Commemorative plaque 51624

This blue commemorative plaque records: Burnley Wharf The stone warehouse and the lower part of the toll office date from 1801, when the Burnley section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal was opened. The other warehouses and canopies were added later in the 19th century. The canal agents house and the upper floor of the toll office date from 1878 Recorded plaque organisation: Burnley Heritage.

Burnley Wharf marks a significant point on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which facilitated trade and economic growth in Burnley from its opening in 1801; the site's structures, including the stone warehouse and toll office, reflect the industrial and commercial importance of canal transport in 19th century England.