Cromwell Lock, Navigation lock on River Trent in Nottinghamshire, England.
Description
Cromwell Lock is a navigation lock on the River Trent in Nottinghamshire that regulates water levels for passing boats. The facility features gates and control systems designed to help vessels move through this section of the river.
History
Construction of the lock began in 1908 following parliamentary authorization granted to the Trent Navigation Company in 1906. This project was part of efforts to modernize river navigation in the region.
Culture
A memorial garden made of Scottish granite honors ten Royal Engineers who died during a navigation exercise in 1975. The space serves as a quiet place where visitors can pause and reflect on this tragic event.
Practical
The lock is easily accessible on foot, and visitors can observe operations from various vantage points. Regular maintenance keeps the facility operational throughout the year for both commercial and recreational boat traffic.
Did you know?
The lock marks the tidal limit of the River Trent and sits roughly 70 kilometers from Coton in the Elms, the furthest point from the sea in Great Britain. This geographic position makes it a significant boundary in the river system.
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