Stoke Top Lock No 40 
Etruria Locks, Pretoria Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4BP, United Kingdom
Stoke Top Lock No 40 is one of a group of locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) near to Charnwood Aqueduct.
The Act of Parliament for the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) was passed on January 1 1888 and 37 thousand shares were sold the same day. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Castlebury to London canal at Willchester, the difficulty of building an aqueduct over the River Thurrock at Bury caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Southworth instead. "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" by Thomas Taylor describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Arun Tunnel.
Stoke Top Lock No 40
is a place on the waterways
on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) between
Etruria Junction (Junction with the Trent and Mersey Canal, Caldon Branch, Uttoxeter 30 miles) (¼ furlongs
to the northwest) and
Great Haywood Junction (Junction of Trent and Mersey and Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canals) (18 miles and 7¾ furlongs
and 17 locks
to the southeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Great Haywood Junction is Summit Lock Bridge No 117;
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
Facilities: chemical toilet disposal suitable for DIY pump-out, rubbish disposal, showers, toilets and water point.
This is a lock with a rise of 10f0.
Etruria Junction   | ¼ furlongs | |
| Stoke Top Lock No 40 | ||
| Summit Lock Bridge No 117 | a few yards | |
| Stoke Lock No 39 | ½ furlongs | |
| Stoke Lock No 39 Footbridge | ½ furlongs | |
| Etruria Industrial Museum Arm | ¾ furlongs | |
| Gas Works Bridge No 116 | ¾ furlongs | |
The services here aren’t marked on the T&M map. They are on the Caldon Canal side but can be accessed by walking across the lock.
- Trent & Mersey Canal Society – founded in 1974 — associated with Trent and Mersey Canal
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Nearest water point
The nearest water point is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stone Services — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stafford Road Bridge No 93 — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Services Wharf — 18 miles, 7½ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance) — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance)
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 5 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Hall Green Footbridge No 93 — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Hall Green Footbridge No 93
Red Bull Services — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Buxton Road Bridge No 68 — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Buxton Road Bridge No 68
Park Lane Services — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 16 miles, 7 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Bosley Top Lock No 1
Locketts Bridge No 53 — 17 miles and 14 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Locketts Bridge No 53
Consall Forge — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Consall Forge
Froghall Junction — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 18 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Froghall Tunnel) to Froghall Junction
Froghall Basin — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Froghall Tunnel) to Froghall Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Uttoxeter Canal) to Froghall Basin
Wheelock Wharf — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf
Middlewich Junction — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Town Wharf — 18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Town Wharf
Middlewich Big Lock No 75 — 19 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Big Lock No 75Nearest rubbish disposal
The nearest rubbish disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stone Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Aston Marina (entrance) — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Services Wharf — 18 miles, 7½ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Planet Lock No 3 — 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Planet Lock No 3
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 5 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Red Bull Services — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Park Lane Services — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 16 miles, 7 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Bosley Top Lock No 1
Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance) — 16 miles, 7½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance)
Froghall Junction — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 18 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Froghall Tunnel) to Froghall Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock WharfNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stone Services — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Aston Marina (entrance) — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Services Wharf — 18 miles, 7½ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 5 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Red Bull Services — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Park Lane Services — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 16 miles, 7 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Bosley Top Lock No 1
Froghall Junction — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 18 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Froghall Tunnel) to Froghall Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock WharfNearest place to turn
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Site of Junction with Newcastle-Under-Lyme Canal — 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stoke Basin Bridge No 111 — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Sideway Winding Hole — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Trentham Winding Hole — 3 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Jonathan Road Winding Hole — 4 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Junction — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Etruria Museum Winding Hole — 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Museum Winding Hole
Festival Park Marina — 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Festival Park Marina
Toby Carvery Festival Park — 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Toby Carvery Festival Park
Burslem Branch Winding Hole — 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Burslem Branch Winding Hole
Middleport Winding Hole — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Middleport Winding Hole
Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance) — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance)
Northwood Winding Hole — 2 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Northwood Winding Hole
Hardings Wood Junction — 5 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction
Leek Road Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Leek Road Winding Hole
Pipers Bridge Arm — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Pipers Bridge Arm
Foxley Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Foxley Winding Hole
Heritage Narrowboats — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Heritage Narrowboats
Ramsdell Hall Winding Hole — 8 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Ramsdell Hall Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Aston Marina (entrance) — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Red Bull Services — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Park Lane Services — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 16 miles, 7 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Bosley Top Lock No 1Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stone Wharf — 9 miles and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Aston Marina (entrance) — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Marina — 18 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Services Wharf — 18 miles, 7½ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Basin — 19 miles and 18 locks away
Travel to Great Haywood Junction, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Autherley to Great Haywood) to Great Haywood Basin
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Festival Park Marina — 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Festival Park Marina
Longport Wharf — 2 miles, 1 furlong and 1 lock away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Longport Wharf
Heritage Narrowboats — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Heritage Narrowboats
Andersen Boats Wharf — 18 miles, 6 furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Andersen Boats WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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Results of Google Search
Stoke Marina. 117A. A53 Etruria Road Bridge. Etruria Junction. Stoke Top Lock No 40. (Bedford Street Staircase). Stoke Lock No 39. Stoke Lock No 38. 115.
Apr 19, 2017 ... Trent & Mersey Canal - Lock 40 - Stoke Top Lock, Stoke on Trent, UK. in Waterway ... Site: [Web Link] Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed ...
Feb 22, 2020 ... English: Stoke Top Lock, Trent and Mersey Canal Lock No 40 is by the junction with the Caldon Canal at Etruria. This lock is the top one in the ...
Nov 29, 2009 ... Lock No 40 is by the junction with the Caldon Canal at Etruria. This lock is the top one in the flight of five locks which lower the water from the ...
A flight of four locks raises the canal by 40 feet passing close to the centre of Stone. Built by James ... Lock No 30 - Stone Top Lock ... Stoke Top Lock No 40
Stoke Marina. 117A. A53 Etruria Road Bridge. Etruria Junction. Stoke Top Lock No 40. (Bedford Street Staircase). Stoke Lock No 39. Stoke Lock No 38. 115.
Coming out of Hazelhurst Top Lock No 10. ... junction we re-join the Trent and Mersey Canal and straight in Summit Lock No 40. ... Lock No 38, Stoke Flight.
For comparison, this page lists those non-tidal canal and river locks that have a rise (or fall) of ... Etruria Top Lock, 40, Trent and Mersey, 13' 2", 4.01m, at southern end of T&M summit ... Stoke Bottom Lock, 36, Trent and Mersey, 11' 11", 3.63m.