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| Victoria Lock, County Offaly
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| 14929013 |
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| Reg. No. | 14929013 |
| Date | 1840 - 1845 |
| Previous Name | N/A |
| Townland | CLONAHENOGE |
| County | County Offaly |
| Coordinates | 194600, 213006 |
| Categories of Special Interest | ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICAL |
| Rating | Regional |
| Original Use | lock |
| In Use As | lock |
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Description
Victoria Lock, built in 1843, to replace Hamilton's Lock and Clonaheenogue Canal. It was built by the Shannon Commission engineer, Thomas Rhodes. Cast-iron mooring bollards with 1844 date stamp. The old canal and lock, dating from the 1750s, is still present.
Appraisal
Manufacturer's name Fenton, Murray and Jackson Engineers Leeds on cast-iron bollards to site. The lock is significant for its size as it allowed the passage of larger steamers used on the river at the time. |
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