Two caisson lift lock near Anderton, Cheshire, England
Anderton Boat Lift
The Anderton Boat Lift is a two-caisson lift lock near the village of Anderton, Cheshire, in North West England.
It provides a 50-foot (15.2 m) vertical link between two navigable waterways: the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The structure is designated as a scheduled monument, and is included in the National Heritage List for England; it is also known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways.
How locals move
Getting around Anderton Boat Lift the local way
- Get aroundThere is an off-road walk through The Dingle between the town centre and Lymm Dam.
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