Canal locks · North Wales
Chemistry Lock and sluice
Chemistry Lock and sluice — lock in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chester · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chemistry Lock and sluice is a place of interest in North Wales. Built or established in 1775, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. It sits within the Chester North and Neston parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chester, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area CH3.
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Place summary
Chemistry Lock and sluice is a Georgian lock located in Great Boughton, North Wales. Established in 1775, it is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1941, -2.8681
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Great Boughton
- Postcode
- CH3 5JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Established
- 1775
- Nearest railway station
- Chester — 0.8 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26656489 (CC0)
- commons: Chemistry lock, Chester.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chemistry Lock and sluice?
- Chemistry Lock and sluice is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 5JU), in the parish of Great Boughton.
- When was Chemistry Lock and sluice built?
- Built or established in 1775.
- Is Chemistry Lock and sluice a listed building?
- Chemistry Lock and sluice is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Chemistry Lock and sluice?
- The nearest railway station is Chester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 5JU.