Thesaurus Term/Concept: CANAL LOCK

Identifier 70296
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A rectangular chamber of brick or stone with heavy wooden gates at either end equipped with sluices to let water in and out, thereby enabling a canal boat to be lowered or raised to a different level.

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Context Record
Monument Type MNN103625 Cosgrove Canal Lock (Monument)
Monument Type MNN109752 Watford Locks (Flight of 7 Locks & Side Ponds) (Building)