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What is recorded here
The ordinary view hides the useful part of the story. The lock is significant for its size as it allowed the passage of larger steamers used on the river at the time.
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.
The lock is significant for its size as it allowed the passage of larger steamers used on the river at the time.
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.
The story behind this place
The lock is significant for its size as it allowed the passage of larger steamers used on the river at the time.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
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