Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)
Anderton Boat Lift, Lift Lane, Anderton CW9 6FW, United Kingdom
Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver) is a notorious waterways junction.
The Act of Parliament for the Anderton Lift was passed on 17 September 1888 despite strong opposition from Peter Parker who owned land in the area. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Rhondda never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. Although proposals to close the Anderton Lift were submitted to parliament in 1972, water transfer to the treatment works at Macclesfield kept it open. Despite the claim in "76 Miles on The Inland Waterways" by John Taylor, there is no evidence that Oliver Thomas ever painted a mural of Taunpool Boat Lift on the side of Barry Harding's house
Early plans for the River Weaver (Main Line) between Amberspool and Barcester were proposed by John Longbotham but languished until Thomas Dadford was appointed as secretary to the board in 1782. From a junction with The Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Taunford the canal ran for 23 miles to Barnsley. Restoration of Dundee Locks was funded by a donation from Edward Smith
Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Anderton Lift
with
the River Weaver (Main Line).
Anderton Lift (River Weaver) (Connection to Trent and Mersey Canal via the lift)
is on
the Anderton Lift,
½ furlongs
to the north.
Mill Wharf (southeast entrance)
is on
the River Weaver (Main Line),
3 miles and 7¾ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the west.
Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance (Channel leading to the drydock and sluices)
is on
the River Weaver (Main Line),
2 miles and 1¼ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the southeast.
The nearest place in the direction of Anderton Lift (River Weaver) is Anderton Lift Basin (River Weaver) (Entrance to lift);
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Mill Wharf (southeast entrance) is Winnington Weir Entrance (Channel leading to the Weir);
¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance is Anderton Boat Lift Holding Moorings (River Weaver) (Only for boats using the boat lift);
¼ furlongs
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
You can wind here.
| River Weaver (Main Line) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saltersford Locks Weir Entrance No 2 | 2 miles, ¾ furlongs | |
| Saltersford Locks Weir Entrance No 1 | 2 miles, ¼ furlongs | |
Barnton Cut Junction  | 7 furlongs | |
| Winnington Bridge | 3 furlongs | |
| Winnington Weir Entrance | ¾ furlongs | |
| Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver) | ||
| Anderton Boat Lift Holding Moorings (River Weaver) | ¼ furlongs | |
| Anderton Boat Lift Short Term Moorings | 1 furlong | |
| Anderton Visitor Moorings (River Weaver) | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Chemical Works | 2½ furlongs | |
| Gas Pipe Route | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Anderton Lift | ||
| Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver) | ||
| Anderton Lift Basin (River Weaver) | ¼ furlongs | |
| Anderton Lift (River Weaver) | ½ furlongs | |
| Anderton Lift (Trent and Mersey) | ¾ furlongs | |
| Anderton Lift Basin (Trent and Mersey) | ¾ furlongs | |
| Anderton Lift Junction Footbridge | 1 furlong | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Northwich Town Service Station — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs away
On the River Weaver (Main Line) in the direction of Winsford Marina
Winsford Marina — 7 miles and 2 locks away
On the River Weaver (Main Line) in the direction of Winsford Marina
In the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey)
Anderton Services — 4½ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Oakwood Marina — 5 miles, 5 furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Middlewich Big Lock No 75 — 9 miles, 5 furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Big Lock No 75
Middlewich Town Wharf — 9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Town Wharf
Middlewich Junction — 10 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf
Venetian Marina — 19 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston Lock No 1 — 19 miles, ¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Cholmondeston Lock No 1
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Acton Swing Bridge — 4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Weaver (Main Line) in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Dutton Locks No 4 — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Dutton Locks No 4
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Ellesmere Port Visitor Moorings — 19 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Weston Marsh Lock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Weston Marsh Lock Line) to Weaver Mouth, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to Ellesmere Port Visitor MooringsNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey)
Anderton Services — 4½ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Oakwood Marina — 5 miles, 5 furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Wheelock Wharf — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Acton Swing Bridge — 4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Weaver (Main Line) in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing BridgeNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Northwich Town Service Station — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs away
On the River Weaver (Main Line) in the direction of Winsford Marina
In the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey)
Anderton Services — 4½ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Oakwood Marina — 5 miles, 5 furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Oughtrington Wharf — 18 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington Wharf
Wheelock Wharf — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing BridgeNearest place to turn
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Northwich Drydock — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Hunt's Lock Back Channel) to Northwich Drydock
Winsford Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the River Weaver (Main Line) in the direction of Winsford Marina
In the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey)
Anderton Winding Hole — 1½ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Winding Hole
Anderton Marina — 4¼ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance) — 1 mile, ¼ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance)
Winding Hole between Barnton and Saltersford Tunnels — 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Winding Hole between Barnton and Saltersford Tunnels
Bradley Meadow Winding Hole — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bradley Meadow Winding Hole
Wincham Winding Hole — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Wincham Winding Hole
Milepost - Shardlow 89 Miles / Preston Brook 3 Miles — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Milepost - Shardlow 89 Miles / Preston Brook 3 Miles
Bartington Winding Hole — 4 miles, ½ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bartington Winding Hole
School Lane Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4½ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to School Lane Winding Hole
Dutton Hall Winding Hole — 4 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Hall Winding Hole
Park Farm Marina — 5 miles, 2 furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Park Farm Marina
Oakwood Marina — 5 miles, 5 furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Dutton Stop Winding Hole — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Stop Winding Hole
Whatcroft Flash — 6 miles away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Whatcroft Flash
Preston Brook Winding Hole — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook Winding Hole
Preston Brook - Waters Meeting — 7 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting
Preston Brook Marina — 7 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Preston Brook Marina
Croxton Flash — 8 miles, 7 furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Croxton FlashNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Northwich Town Service Station — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs away
On the River Weaver (Main Line) in the direction of Winsford Marina
In the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey)
Anderton Services — 4½ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Venetian Marina — 19 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey)
Anderton Marina — 4¼ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
Bartington Wharf — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bartington Wharf
Andersen Boats Wharf — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Andersen Boats Wharf
Oughtrington Wharf — 18 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington Wharf
Aqueduct Marina — 17 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Aqueduct MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
A bad case of Deja Vu from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Sunday the 24th of May, 2009
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[Trent and Mersey Canal]
the "junction" with the River Weaver at Anderton Boat Lift near Northwich. After Anderton, the next major destination is Middlewich, where a junction with
[Gongoozler]
planes, water slopes, and boat lifts with types like the Anderton boat lift, the Falkirk Wheel and the Strépy-Thieu boat lift. Staircase locks, which can
[Rothensee boat lift]
was translated Anderton Boat Lift, Anderton, Cheshire Peterborough Lift Lock, Canada Strépy-Thieu boat lift, Belgium Falkirk Wheel Lifts on the old Canal
[History of the British canal system]
was extensive and included feats of civil engineering such as the Anderton Boat Lift, the Manchester Ship Canal, the Worsley Navigable Levels and the Pontcysyllte
[Canals of the United Kingdom]
allowing the routes of the Grand Junction Canal, a road, and a railway line to cross each other. Anderton Boat Lift Falkirk Wheel Combe Hay Caisson Lock
[Lock (water navigation)]
is a boat lift; facilities of this type, e.g. the Anderton boat lift or the Strépy-Thieu boat lift in Belgium, do not rely on the consumption of water
[River Weaver]
sluices, which were located just upstream of the junction. A notable feature is the Anderton Boat Lift, which is near Northwich, and links the Weaver with
[Canals in Cheshire]
Canal Peak Forest Canal Bridgewater Canal Cheshire Ring Wardle Canal Anderton Boat Lift Red Bull Aqueduct Marple Lock Flight The Cheshire Ring is a popular
[Northwich]
"Floatel". Northwich Guardian. Retrieved 13 June 2009. "Anderton Boat Lift". Anderton Boat Lift website. Retrieved 3 September 2008. Griffiths, R.P. (1947)
[History of Northwich]
original on 2 September 2007. Retrieved 5 December 2006. "Anderton Boat Lift". Anderton Boat Lift website. Retrieved 3 September 2008. "Northwich Woodlands"
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