What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: BALDWIN'S KNOB LOCK This was the first lock to be restored by volunteers and brought into regular use by passenger boats. Restoration began in 1990. The restored lock is a memorial to Gordon Foulger. The lock was originally built using blocks of local stone; volunteers cast over 100 look-alike blocks using concrete. Baldwin's Knob is the wooded hill across the canal to the right. Recorded plaque organisation: Wey & Arun Canal Trust.
Baldwin's Knob Lock marks a significant achievement in volunteer-led restoration efforts on the canal, honoring Gordon Foulger and showcasing community dedication to preserving historical waterways.
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