Anderton Boat Lift, Scheduled monument boat lift in Anderton with Marbury, England.
The Anderton Boat Lift features two water-filled caissons that transport vessels across a 50-foot vertical distance between the River Weaver and Trent and Mersey Canal.
Engineered by Edwin Clark and completed in 1875, this industrial structure enabled efficient transportation of salt and goods through the Cheshire waterways during Victorian times.
The boat lift holds scheduled monument status and remains a testament to British engineering, drawing visitors interested in industrial heritage and waterway transportation methods.
The site includes a visitor center, coffee shop, landscaped gardens, and offers guided tours with boat trips operating from April through November.
The lift operates through a counterbalance system where two tanks filled with water simultaneously move in opposite directions to transfer boats between different water levels.
Location: Anderton with Marbury
Inception: 1875
Website: http://andertonboatlift.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.27280,-2.53050
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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