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Glasson Lock No 4

 
Back Wood, A588, Lancaster LA2 0DP, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 315 yards away.
 

Glasson Lock No 4 is one of a group of locks on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch); it has a rise of only a few inches.

The Act of Parliament for the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) was passed on 17 September 1876 the same day as that of The Basingstoke Canal. In Cecil Hunter's "1000 Miles on The Inland Waterways" he describes his experiences passing through Boggin Tunnel during the war.

Information about the place
Glasson Lock No 4 is a minor waterways place on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) between Glasson Basin (1 mile and 5½ furlongs and 2 locks to the west) and Glasson Branch Junction (Junction with Lancaster Canal - Glasson Dock Branch) (1 mile and ½ furlongs and 3 locks to the east).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Glasson Basin is Thurnham Church Bridge No 4; ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction is Glasson Aqueduct No 1; 2¼ furlongs away.

There may be access to the towpath here.

Mooring here is unrated.

There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.

This is a lock with a rise of 8 feet and 8 inches.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Thurnham Church Bridge No 4

 Bus stop (Hall Gates)
 Bus stop (Hall Gates)
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Glasson Dock

Brows Bridge No 81 mile, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
Glasson Visitor Moorings1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
Glasson Basin1 mile, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Glasson Junction Water Point1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Glasson Junction Water Point
Galgate Waterside and Marina1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Galgate Waterside and Marina
Ratcliffe Bridge Water Point4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ratcliffe Bridge Water Point
Lancaster Boaters' Facilities6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Lancaster Boaters' Facilities
Garstang Boaters' Facilities8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Garstang Boaters' Facilities
Hest Bank Water Point11 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Hest Bank Water Point
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities
Carnforth Boaters' Facilities14 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Carnforth Boaters' Facilities
Swill Brook Bridge Water Point17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Swill Brook Bridge Water Point
Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities19 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Lancaster Boaters' Facilities6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Lancaster Boaters' Facilities
Garstang Boaters' Facilities8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Garstang Boaters' Facilities
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities
Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities19 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Lancaster Boaters' Facilities6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Lancaster Boaters' Facilities
Garstang Boaters' Facilities8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Garstang Boaters' Facilities
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities
Carnforth Boaters' Facilities14 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Carnforth Boaters' Facilities
Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities19 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Glasson Dock

Thurnham Bridge Winding Hole6½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
Glasson Basin1 mile, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
Glasson Dock1 mile, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
River Lune Entrance1 mile, 7¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Dock, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Basin to River Lune) to River Lune Entrance

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Carter's Wood Winding Hole6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction
Glasson Branch Junction1 mile, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction
Galgate Waterside and Marina1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Galgate Waterside and Marina
Richmond Bridge Winding Hole2 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Richmond Bridge Winding Hole
Ashton Park Bridge Winding Hole3 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ashton Park Bridge Winding Hole
Ratcliffe Bridge Winding Hole4 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ratcliffe Bridge Winding Hole
Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (south)6 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (south)
Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (north)6 miles, 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (north)
Bells Bridge Winding Hole6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bells Bridge Winding Hole
Cathouse Bridge Winding Hole8 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Cathouse Bridge Winding Hole
Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (north)8 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (north)
Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (south)8 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (south)
Kepple Lane Bridge Winding Hole8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Kepple Lane Bridge Winding Hole
The Moorings Basin8 miles, 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to The Moorings Basin
Halton Road Winding Hole8 miles, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Halton Road Winding Hole
Dimples Bridge Winding Hole9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Dimples Bridge Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Lancaster Boaters' Facilities6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Lancaster Boaters' Facilities
Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities19 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Galgate Waterside and Marina1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Galgate Waterside and Marina
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Glasson Dock] Glasson Dock, also known as Glasson, is a village in Lancashire, England, south of Lancaster at the mouth of the River Lune. In 2011, it had a population [Glasson, Bowness] Glasson is a hamlet in Cumbria, England, just inland from the Solway coast, eight miles northwest of Carlisle on the course of Hadrian's Wall near Drumburgh [Glasson railway station] Glasson railway station was a railway station in Glasson, Cumbria, England. It was the last station before the terminus on the Port Carlisle Railway branch [Lancaster Canal] Parliament was obtained in May 1793 to authorise the construction of the Glasson branch, so that the canal had a connection to the sea. Work started almost [Edinburgh Canal Society] Lancaster Canal via Preston, Bilsborrow, Garstang, Galgate, Hest Bank, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth and Tewitfield. 28–30 May 2004 [List of Doc Martin episodes] Portwenn in Cornwall. Having unwittingly offended local teacher Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz), he spontaneously diagnoses her glaucoma. Although pleased [Swing bridge] station – railway bridge on the branch line. Goole railway swing bridge Glasson Dock swing bridge Hawarden Railway Bridge – rail (now deactivated). Hull [List of places in Lancashire] Feniscowles Fleetwood Foulridge Freckleton Fulwood Galgate Garstang Gisburn Glasson Dock Goosnargh Great Altcar Great Eccleston Great Harwood Great Mitton [Athlone] golf courses within easy reach of Athlone including Athlone Golf Club, Glasson Golf & Country Club and Mount Temple Golf Club. The Dublin-Galway Greenway [Listed buildings in Thurnham, Lancashire] Thurnham, and Conder Green, and also Glasson Dock and the surrounding settlement. The Lancaster Canal and its branch to Glasson Dock pass through the parish and
 
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