Morings on the Trent and Mersey Canal near the The Anderton Boat Lift is a two caisson lift lock near the village of Anderton,
Morings on the Trent and Mersey Canal near the The Anderton Boat Lift is a two caisson lift lock near the village of Anderton, Cheshire, in north-west England. It provides a 50-foot vertical link between two navigable waterways: the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The structure is designated as a Scheduled Monument, and is included in the National Heritage List for Built in 1875, the boat lift was in use for over 100 years until it was closed due to corrosion in 1983. Restoration started in 2001 and the boat lift was re-opened in 2002. The lift and associated visitor centre and exhibition are operated by the Canal & River Trust. It is one of only two working boat lifts in the United Kingdom; the other is the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland. UK Great Britain British United Kingdom Europe European island England English isle northern northwest UK r Cheshire city centre town
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