Overview
Barrow Lock — Athy is recorded as lock in Kildare. Canal lock, c. 1791, with timber and steel gates. Cut limestone retaining walls and bank with cast- iron winding mechanisms.
Why it was built
The saved account records: Canal lock, c. 1791, with timber and steel gates.
People and work
The saved account records: Cut limestone retaining walls and bank with cast- iron winding mechanisms.
How it changed
The saved account records: Adjacent paths of concrete slab paving with cast-iron rope ties and timber bollards.
What survives
The official record fixes the place and calls it lock. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
Barrow Lock — Athy matters as a recorded lock tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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