Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings
Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings is a famous waterways junction.
The Cromford Canal (broad gauge, un-navigable) was built by John Smeaton and opened on January 1 1876. Expectations for limestone traffic to Tameside were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In later years, only the use of the canal for cooling Manfield power station was enough to keep it open. In 1972 the canal became famous when George Taylor swam through Dundee Embankment in 17 minutes for a bet.
The Act of Parliament for the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) was passed on 17 September 1835 despite strong opposition from Thomas Wright who owned land in the area. Expectations for limestone traffic to Salisbury were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) was closed in 1955 when Plymouth Embankment collapsed. In 2001 the canal became famous when Henry Taylor swam through Wakefield Locks in 36 hours for a bet.

Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
| Cromford Canal (broad gauge, un-navigable) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stoneyford Shallow Lock No 11 | 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs | |
| Erewash Aqueduct | 1 mile, ¼ furlongs | |
| Vicker's Lock No 12 | 5¼ furlongs | |
| Stoney Lane Bridge (Cromford Canal) | 4¾ furlongs | |
| A610 Bridge | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Beggarlee Staircase Locks | ½ furlongs | |
| Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings | ||
| Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) | ||
| Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings | ||
| Netherbrook Aqueduct | ½ furlongs | |
| Langley Junction | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Langley Lock No 74 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Derby Road Bridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
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![A Future for the Erewash. This information board has fared somewhat better than its twin near Ilkeston: [[832426]]. by David Lally – 26 July 2008](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/photos/89/91/899111_4a915412_120x120.jpg)

![Great Northern Basin - Victorian Pump House - pump. This building was built as a sewage pumping station but has now been replaced by modern pumps outside the building. The Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association has repurposed this building for canal water supply by back pumping from below the entrance lock to the Cromford Canal's Great Northern Basin. The pumping is done by an electric pump but the house also contains the original sewage pump that has been reinstalled and is driven by a single cylinder steam engine.This view shows the pump that was seen running slowly later in the day. It is not actually connected up. This is a view of it being installed in 1998 - [[2230212]]. by Chris Allen – 27 May 2023](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/50/02/7500268_1b283065_120x120.jpg)



![Great Northern Basin - Victorian Pump House - steam engine. This building was built as a sewage pumping station but has now been replaced by modern pumps outside the building. The Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association has repurposed this building for canal water supply by back pumping from below the entrance lock to the Cromford Canal's Great Northern Basin. The pumping is done by an electric pump but the house also contains the original sewage pump that has been reinstalled and is driven by a single cylinder steam engine. For the canal festival a steam roller was supplying steam to the engine. This is the inverted vertical single cylinder (enclosed) steam engine that can drive the pump via a belt and fast and loose pulleys. It was built by Matthew Paul of Dumbarton and originally used in Shipstone's Star Brewery at New Basford.This view shows it being installed in 1998 - [[2230207]]. by Chris Allen – 27 May 2023](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/50/02/7500272_372127da_120x120.jpg)


![Great Northern Basin pump house. This single cylinder reciprocating pump was being installed with the intention of connecting it to a high speed steam engine. This was completed and the ensemble can be demonstrated on steam from an external source at the canal festival held every 5 years. I saw this being demonstrated in 2023. The actual back pumping for the canal is by an electric pump and this pump has not actually been plumbed in. Here is a view of the completed restoration - [[7500268]] by Chris Allen – 20 June 1998](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/23/02/2230212_2fa18713_120x120.jpg)






