Howard Junction Lock N Capstan

Howard Junction Lock N Capstan Location Map
Howard Junction Lock N Capstan, J Willis 2021-11-15

Also Known As

  • Junction Lock N Capstan
  • Junction Lock Stothert and Pitt Capstan
  • North Junction Lock N Capstan

History

  • 1871 Howard Junction Lock opened with hydraulic mechanisms to operate lock gates and capstans
  • 1904 The OS map Somerset VI.2 Revised: 1901 to 1902, Published: 1904 does not show a capstan in this location.
  • 1989 Stothert and Pitt closed and the works shut.
  • 2010 New hydraulic equipment and lock gates installed.

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