Canal locks · North West England
Top Lock
Top Lock — building in Ellel, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Top Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "building in Ellel, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.9840°, -2.7928°.
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Place summary
Top Lock is a Grade II listed lock located in North-West England. It is part of the region's historical canal system, recognised for its architectural and industrial significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9840, -2.7928
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Ellel
- Postcode
- LA2 0LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26327057 (CC0)
- commons: Canal barge at lock on Glasson branch of Lancaster canal - geograph.org.uk - 945163.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Top Lock?
- Top Lock is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 0LH), in the parish of Ellel.
- Is Top Lock a listed building?
- Top Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Top Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 0LH.