Wolverhampton Top Lock No 1
Wolverhampton Top Lock No 1 is one of many locks on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) near to Windsor Tunnel.
The Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) was built by William Jessop and opened on 17 September 1876. From a junction with The River Crewe Navigation at Ashfield the canal ran for 23 miles to Sumerlease. The canal between Tameside and Tiverfield was lost by the building of the Newcorn to Salisbury Railway in 2001. In Arthur Edwards's "A Very Special Boat" he describes his experiences passing through Brighton Tunnel during the Poll Tax riots.

Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
This is a lock with a rise of 6 feet and 4 inches.
| Broad Street Basin | ¾ furlongs | |
| Broad Street Bridge | ¾ furlongs | |
| Site of Hay Basin | ½ furlongs | |
| Wolverhampton Top Lock Moorings | ¼ furlongs | |
| Victoria Basin | ¼ furlongs | |
| Wolverhampton Top Lock No 1 | ||
| Site of Mission Room and Bell Tower | a few yards | |
| Little's Lane Bridge | a few yards | |
| Wolverhampton Lock No 2 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Wolverhampton Lock No 3 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Wolverhampton Railway Bridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Site of Mission Room and Bell Tower
- Birmingham Canal Walks — associated with Birmingham Canal Navigations
- Sixteen walks along the Birmingham Canal Navigations with a detailed description, history and photographs.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Worcester Bar
In the direction of Aldersley Junction
Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Worcester Bar
In the direction of Aldersley Junction
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Worcester Bar
In the direction of Aldersley Junction
Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Worcester Bar
Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Worcester Bar
In the direction of Aldersley Junction
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Worcester Bar
In the direction of Aldersley Junction
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