Dutton Locks, Lock and Grade II listed building in Acton Bridge, England.
The Dutton Locks system includes two separate locks on the River Weaver, enabling vessels to navigate a vertical change of 2.4 meters in water level.
Built in 1874 by the Weaver Navigation Company, these locks facilitated commercial shipping and industrial transportation throughout the Cheshire region during the Victorian era.
The engineering structure represents the technological advancement of Britain's inland waterway system, with its Pelton turbine-operated gates and semaphore control mechanisms.
Access to Dutton Locks is available through the Weaver Way footpath, which connects to National Cycle Route 5 and provides multiple viewing points.
In 1984, the locks accommodated their largest vessel, the St. Michael, a 1,000-tonne ship from the Netherlands, demonstrating their substantial capacity.
Location: Dutton
Location: Acton Bridge
GPS coordinates: 53.28755,-2.62185
Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:06
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