Reg.Nr. HA-2003/UK/14

Anderton Boat Lift Restoration

The world's first iron/steel hydraulic boat lift/canal locks (1875) were restored into a working state to provide an operational waterway link and a visitor attraction. This type of impressive engineering lifts building-sized 'bathtubs' full of water and boats in a see-saw manner ...
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Project details

Title:Anderton Boat Lift Restoration
Entr. year: 2003
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Anderton, Northwich (Cheshire)
Category type: industrial and engineering structures and sites
Notes:Industrial heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Boat lift
Actual use:Boat lift
Built: 19th century
The Jury's citation: For the hugely demanding restoration of an important and extraordinary industrial monument, and its return to the use for which it was originally intended.
GPS:53°16'22.4"N 2°31'50.0"W
Web, Links:

canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/museums-and-attractions/anderton-boat-lift

Description:
The world's first iron/steel hydraulic boat lift/canal locks (1875) were restored into a working state to provide an operational waterway link and a visitor attraction. This type of impressive engineering lifts building-sized 'bathtubs' full of water and boats in a see-saw manner up and down between two levels of the canal. The surrounding site was renovated to make it attractive to visitors.