Whinhill Lock

The partially restored lock during the opening ceremony

Whinhill Lock was built as part of the Driffield Navigation in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was originally opened in 1770, and was restored in 2004.

Location

Located between the village of Wansford and town of Driffield, the lock is easily accessible from the B1249 road.

Situated on the Driffield Navagition

History

The lock was built during the construction of the Driffield Navigation between 1767 and 1770, and is a grade II listed structure.[1] After the last traffic to Driffield stopped around 1945 the lock gradually fell into disrepair. In 1968 the Driffield Navigation Amenities Association started to restore and maintain the canal and its structures.[2] Various "working parties" have been held at the lock over the years, to conserve the structure, but in 2004 a lottery grant was secured to restore and re-gate it.

The lock was reopened by the Mayor of Driffield Mrs Margaret Killin on 25 June 2005.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Historic England. "Whinhill Lock (166947)". Images of England. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Jane Cumberlidge (2009). Inland Waterways of Great Britain (8th Ed.). Imray Laurie Norie and Wilson. ISBN 978-1-84623-010-3.
  3. ↑ "Celebration of lock milestone". Driffield Post / Driffield Times. Johnston Press Digital Publishing. 29 June 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
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Coordinates: 53°59′49″N 0°23′53″W / 53.99681°N 0.39814°W / 53.99681; -0.39814

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