Todmorden Guillotine Lock No 19
Todmorden Library, Hall Street, Calderdale OL14 7LB, United Kingdom
Todmorden Guillotine Lock No 19 is one of a long flight of locks on the Rochdale Canal and unusually is opened with a crank handle.
Early plans of what would become the Rochdale Canal were drawn up by George Wright in 1888 but problems with Brench Cutting caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1876. Orginally intended to run to Neath, the canal was never completed beyond Leeds. Expectations for coal traffic to Oldpool were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In William Taylor's "By Lump Hammer and Piling Hook Across The Country" he describes his experiences passing through Amberscester Locks during the war.
Todmorden Guillotine Lock No 19
is a place on the waterways
on the Rochdale Canal between
Hollings Lock No 27 (Walsden) (1 mile and 3 furlongs
and 7 locks
to the south) and
Walkley's Clog Mill (5 miles and 1 furlong
and 11 locks
to the east).
The nearest place in the direction of Hollings Lock No 27 is Todmorden Aqueduct;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Walkley's Clog Mill is Todmorden Changeline Bridge No 30;
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
| Shade Lock No 21 | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Site of Wadsworth Mill | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Wadsworth Mill Lock No 20 | 3½ furlongs | |
| Dobroyd Road Bridge | 2 furlongs | |
| Todmorden Aqueduct | a few yards | |
| Todmorden Guillotine Lock No 19 | ||
| Todmorden Changeline Bridge No 30 | a few yards | |
| Todmorden Bridge Winding Hole | ¼ furlongs | |
Fielden Wharf & Services     | ¼ furlongs | |
| Shop Lock No 18 | 1 furlong | |
Site of Albion Mill  | 1¾ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Todmorden Changeline Bridge No 30
NatWestAmenities nearby at Todmorden Aqueduct
Queen Hotel
Todmorden Station
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Travis Mill Lock No 28 — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge Basin
Salterhebble Junction — 12 miles and 18 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Junction
Salterhebble Sanitary Station — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Sanitary Station
Brighouse Basin — 16 miles, 2½ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Brighouse BasinNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge Basin
Salterhebble Sanitary Station — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Sanitary Station
Brighouse Lower Basin Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Brighouse Lower Basin Visitor MooringsNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge Basin
Salterhebble Sanitary Station — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Sanitary Station
Brighouse Basin — 16 miles, 2½ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Brighouse BasinNearest place to turn
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Winding Hole between Nip Square and Winterbutlee Locks — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Lightbank Lock Winding Hole — 2 miles, 1½ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Bottomley Road Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Summit Pound Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1½ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Bent House Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Todmorden Bridge Winding Hole — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Winding Hole — 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Lobb Mill Lock Winding Hole — 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Stoodley Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Winding Hole below Holmcoat Lock — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Rawden Mill Lock Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1 furlong and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Wharf — 4 miles, 3 furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Walkley's Clog Mill — 5 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Winding Hole below Lock No 5 — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Tower Hill Winding Hole — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Sowerby Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Sowerby Bridge Junction — 9 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Sterne Mill Winding Hole — 10 miles, 5½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sterne Mill Winding Hole
Salterhebble Basin — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Halifax Branch) to Salterhebble Basin
Salterhebble Sanitary Station — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Salterhebble Sanitary StationNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Pickwell and Arnold Boatyard — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge BasinDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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