Pywells Lock No 21
Harborough LE8 0RG, United Kingdom
Pywells Lock No 21 is one of a long flight of locks on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal); it has a rise of only a few inches half a mile from Wrexham.
The Act of Parliament for the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) was passed on January 1 1782 and 23 thousand shares were sold the same day. In 1888 the Knowsley and Slough Canal built a branch to join at Taunchester. Expectations for pottery traffic to Dudley never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. Although proposals to close the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) were submitted to parliament in 1990, water transfer to the treatment works at Waveney kept it open. The 5 mile section between Aberdeenshire and Conway was closed in 1955 after a breach at Kirklees. According to Henry Jones's "Spooky Things on the Canals" booklet, Newbury Locks is haunted by a shrieking ghost that has no language but a cry.
Pywells Lock No 21
is a minor waterways place
on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) between
Fleckney Bridge No 73 (Fleckney half a mile west) (1 mile and ¼ furlongs
and 3 locks
to the southwest) and
Newton Church Bridge No 80 (Newton Harcourt to the north) (2 miles
and 1 lock
to the northwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Fleckney Bridge No 73 is Kibworth Bridge No 75;
¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Newton Church Bridge No 80 is Pywells Lock Aqueduct;
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
| Kibworth Top Lock No 18 | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Kibworth Second Lock Pipe Bridge | 2 furlongs | |
| Kibworth Second Lock No 19 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Taylor's Turnover Lock No 20 | 1 furlong | |
| Kibworth Bridge No 75 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Pywells Lock No 21 | ||
| Pywells Lock Aqueduct | ½ furlongs | |
| Crane's Lock No 22 | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Crane's Bridge No 76 | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Crane's Lock Winding Hole | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Glen Aqueduct | 6¼ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction — 5 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Market Harborough Wharf — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Wharf — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth Marina — 12 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Welford Basin and Wharf — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 4 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Friars Mill Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Friars Mill Visitor Moorings
Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19 — 18 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 5 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Marina — 12 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Welford Basin and Wharf — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 4 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 5 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
Welford Basin and Wharf — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 4 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Smeeton Winding Hole — 2 miles, 1½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Debdale Lane Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction — 5 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction — 5 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Gallows Hill Winding Hole — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Gallows Hill Winding Hole
Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole
Bowden Hall Winding Hole — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Bowden Hall Winding Hole
Woodlands Winding Hole — 10 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Woodlands Winding Hole
Market Harborough Wharf — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
Welford Junction — 13 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction
Welford Marina — 14 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Marina
Downtown Bridge Winding Hole — 15 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Downtown Bridge Winding Hole
Welford Basin and Wharf — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
Elkington Bridge Winding Hole — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Elkington Bridge Winding Hole
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Crane's Lock Winding Hole — 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Wain Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Bush Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Blaby Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 3 furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 4 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Foxton Junction
North Kilworth Marina — 12 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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north, to Lock 64, and the south, to Lock 101. The Paddington Arm and the Slough Arm have no locks. The Wendover Arm Canal has one stop lock. The Aylesbury
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