Fairfield Lock
Introduction
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Fairfield Lock
Image: © David Dixon Taken: Unknown
Fairfield Lock is the highest lock on the Ashton Canal. Beyond the lock is Fairfield Junction where the main line of the Ashton Canal turns right while the former Hollinwood Branch continued ahead. The lock is Grade II-listed (Historic England List Entry Number:1356475 http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=1356475&resourceID=5 Heritage Gateway). It was made into a double lock in the 1820s, to reduce congestion on what was then a busy stretch of waterway. The lock to the left, now disused, was the original lock before the second lock was built to reduce queues. This view is looking across the lock towards the canal basin. The mill in this 1979 photo has since been demolished and the area is now sprouting modern "waterside" apartment blocks. (eg, see Image]) and Image
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Image Location
Latitude
53.477659
Longitude
-2.150498