Survey Data
Reg No
14929010
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Scientific, Technical
Original Use
Lock
In Use As
Lock
Date
1750 - 1760
Coordinates
195115, 213160
Date Recorded
09/10/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Lateral canal, Clonaheenogue Canal, built c.1755, to bypass the extensive rapids of the River Shannon. It comprises two sets of gates and a chamber - Hamiton Lock. It was abandoned in the 1840s and a new canal and a larger lock, Victoria Lock, were built to allow the passage of larger steamers. These remain in use today.
Appraisal
This lock forms part of a group with the related canal structures in the area. Its simple design has a pleasing symmetry and it retains much original materials and fabric making it a charming addition to the canal.