River Blakewater ford and lock-up, Blackburn blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: This crossing of the River Blakewater marks the site of the original ford. By the south side of this bridge stood the 18th century lock-up

The ford across the River Blakewater served as an early crossing point facilitating local transportation, while the nearby 18th-century lock-up was used for detaining minor offenders and vagrants, reflecting rural law enforcement practices of the period.