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Torksey Junction

 
Junction of Fossdyke Canal with River Trent.
White Swan, Newark Road, Torksey LN1 2EJ, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 404 yards away.
 
Information about the place
Torksey Junction is a major waterways place at the junction of the River Trent (tidal section - Cromwell to Keadby) with the Fossdyke Canal.
 
South Clifton (High Marnham) is on the River Trent (tidal section - Cromwell to Keadby), 5 miles and 5½ furlongs to the southwest. Littleborough Ford (Site of Roman ford) is on the River Trent (tidal section - Cromwell to Keadby), 3 miles and 4 furlongs to the north. Saxilby Bridge is on the Fossdyke Canal, 5 miles and 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock to the east.
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of South Clifton is Church Laneham; 1 mile and 8 furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Littleborough Ford is Torksey Castle; 3¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Saxilby Bridge is Torksey Lock Visitor Moorings (Trent); ¾ furlongs away.

Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).

River Trent (tidal section - Cromwell to Keadby)
North Clifton Lane End4 miles, 5¾ furlongs
Dunham Visitor Moorings3 miles, 3¾ furlongs
Dunham Road Pipe Bridge3 miles, 3 furlongs
Dunham Bridge3 miles, 2¾ furlongs
Church Laneham1 mile, 8 furlongs
Torksey Junction
Torksey Castle3¼ furlongs
Torksey Railway Bridge5¼ furlongs
Marton2 miles, 2¼ furlongs
Littleborough Ford3 miles, 4 furlongs
Knaith5 miles, 2½ furlongs

Fossdyke Canal
Torksey Junction
Torksey Lock Visitor Moorings (Trent)¾ furlongs
A156 Road Bridge2 furlongs
Torksey Lock2 furlongs
Torksey Lock Visitor Moorings (Fossdyke)4¼ furlongs
Hardwick3 miles
 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Church Laneham

 Manor House Caravan Park
 
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Navigational Notes

There are floating moorings just inside the Fossdyke; you can wait for the tide here, without needing to go through Torksey Lock into the Fossdyke.

 
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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Keadby Junction

West Stockwith Basin14 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Chesterfield Canal - River Trent Junction, then on the Chesterfield Canal (Retford to the Trent) to West Stockwith Basin

In the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit

Cromwell Lock Weir Entrance16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Cromwell Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Cromwell Lock Weir Entrance
Cromwell Lock Visitor Mooring Pontoon16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Cromwell Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Cromwell Lock Visitor Mooring Pontoon

In the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)

Torksey Lock2 furlongs away
On the Fossdyke Canal in the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)
Saxilby Village Water Point5 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Fossdyke Canal in the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)
Lincoln Boaters Facilities10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Fossdyke Canal in the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)
Stamp End Lock No 111 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole), then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Stamp End Lock No 1
Bardney Lock No 219 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole), then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Bardney Lock No 2

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Keadby Junction

West Stockwith Basin14 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Chesterfield Canal - River Trent Junction, then on the Chesterfield Canal (Retford to the Trent) to West Stockwith Basin

In the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit

Cromwell Lock No 1116 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
Travel to Cromwell Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Cromwell Lock No 11

In the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)

Torksey Lock2 furlongs away
On the Fossdyke Canal in the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)
Lincoln Boaters Facilities10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Fossdyke Canal in the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)
Bardney Lock No 219 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole), then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Bardney Lock No 2

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Keadby Junction

West Stockwith Basin14 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Chesterfield Canal - River Trent Junction, then on the Chesterfield Canal (Retford to the Trent) to West Stockwith Basin

In the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit

Cromwell Lock No 1116 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
Travel to Cromwell Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Cromwell Lock No 11

In the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)

Torksey Lock2 furlongs away
On the Fossdyke Canal in the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)
Saxilby Council Public Facilities5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Fossdyke Canal in the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)
Lincoln Boaters Facilities10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Fossdyke Canal in the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)
Bardney Lock No 219 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole), then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Bardney Lock No 2

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Keadby Junction

West Stockwith Basin14 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Chesterfield Canal - River Trent Junction, then on the Chesterfield Canal (Retford to the Trent) to West Stockwith Basin
Manor Farm Winding Hole17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Chesterfield Canal - River Trent Junction, then on the Chesterfield Canal (Retford to the Trent) to Manor Farm Winding Hole

In the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit

Cromwell Lock Weir Entrance16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Cromwell Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Cromwell Lock Weir Entrance
Cromwell Lock Visitor Mooring Pontoon16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Cromwell Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Cromwell Lock Visitor Mooring Pontoon
The Muskham Ferry17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Cromwell Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to The Muskham Ferry

In the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)

Lincoln Boaters Facilities10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Fossdyke Canal in the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)

Torksey Lock2 furlongs away
On the Fossdyke Canal in the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)
Lincoln Boaters Facilities10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Fossdyke Canal in the direction of High Bridge Lincoln (the Glory Hole)

No information

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boatyard pump-out
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
Blog posts
What did the Romans ever do for us? from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Thursday the 31st of July, 2014
 
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[Torksey] Torksey is a small village in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 875. It is [Foss Dyke] The Foss Dyke, or Fossdyke, connects the River Trent at Torksey to Lincoln, the county town of Lincolnshire, and may be the oldest canal in England that [Torksey railway station] Torksey railway station was a station in Torksey, Lincolnshire on the line between Lincoln and Retford. It closed to passengers in 1959, but part of the [Sheffield–Lincoln line] from the MS&LR main line at Clarborough junction ran through Leverton, Cottam and Torksey to Sykes Junction (located about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) northwest [Tubular bridge]  22–23. Tatraskoda. "John Fowler's Viaduct at Torksey". Flickr. "Torksey Bridge". Chrimes 1991, pp. 37–38 "Torksey Viaduct". Forgotten Relics. External link [List of bridges and viaducts in Lincolnshire] England. Bridges are listed under their current use or traffic. For example, Torksey Viaduct is listed under 'Highway' as it is now used by foot and cycle traffic [Barnetby railway station] the Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Railway was constructed. This line ran from Sheffield, through Retford, Torksey, Lincoln and Market Rasen before [A roads in Zone 1 of the Great Britain numbering scheme] Ran from Cambridge to Chesterton via Chesterton Road. A1133 Winthorpe Torksey A1134 Cambridge Cambridge Also the Cambridge Ring Road A1135 Unused Ran [Gainsborough, Lincolnshire] administrative centre was influenced by its proximity to the Danish stronghold at Torksey. In 868 King Alfred married Ealhswith (Ealswitha), daughter of Æthelred [East Midlands] electronic telephone exchange in Europe opened at Ambergate in Derbyshire. Torksey railway viaduct, built across the Trent in 1849, is considered to be the
 
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