Lock 19 - Grand Canal, IE
Posted by: 
haggaeus
N 53° 16.409 W 006° 50.001
29U E 644473 N 5904884
Quick Description: Lock no. 19 on the Main Line of Grand Canal.
Location: Leinster, Ireland
Date Posted: 4/24/2013 2:16:43 PM
Waymark Code: WMGYK6
Views: 5
Long Description:
The lock separates main line between Old Barrow Line and Barrow Line. The canal was extended to Daingean in 1797 but the bridge just above this lock bears a plaque with date 1799.
The main (Shannon) line continues to the west, there are moorings at both sides and Lowtown Marina at the left (the only marina at the canal).
Waterway Name: Grand Canal - Main Line
Connected Points:
Dublin - Shannon Harbour
Type: Lock
Date Opened: 1/1/1797
Elevation Difference (meters): 2.00
Site Status: Operational
Web Site: [Web Link]
Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed
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