Papiermühlenschleuse Werden, Historical lock in Werden district, Essen, Germany
The Papiermühlenschleuse measures 63 meters in length with a chamber of 40 meters long and 5.6 meters wide, featuring concrete foundations and iron moorings.
Built between 1777 and 1778, this lock enabled coal transportation from the County of Mark to the Rhine River without requiring cargo transfers.
The lock derives its name from the paper mill established in 1718, reflecting the industrial development of the Ruhr region during the 18th century.
Visitors can observe the remaining stone structures, including the staircase in the southern chamber and the niches used for water level measurements.
The 1834 reconstruction marked this structure as the first lock in Germany to incorporate concrete foundations in its construction design.
Location: Essen
GPS coordinates: 51.38120,6.99528
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:44
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