Lathom Locks No 1
Towpath, Lathom L40 4BF, United Kingdom
Lathom Locks No 1 is one of a group of locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) a short distance from Southbury.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) was built by Exuperius Picking Junior and opened on 17 September 1816. The canal joined the sea near Taunford. In 2001 the canal became famous when Arthur Taylor made a model of Livercorn Inclined plane out of matchsticks to encourage restoration of Wirral Aqueduct.
Lathom Locks No 1
is a minor waterways place
on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) between
Lathom Junction (Junction with Leeds and Liverpool - Rufford Branch.) (¼ furlongs
to the southwest) and
Chapel Bridge No 7 (Rufford ) (2 miles and 7¾ furlongs
and 6 locks
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Lathom Junction is Lathom Locks No 1 Swing Bridge;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Chapel Bridge No 7 is Lathom Lock No 2;
½ furlongs
away.
This is a pinch point. The normal maximum dimensions for a boat on this waterway are 62 feet long, 14 feet wide, 7 feet and 8 inches high and 3 feet and 7 inches deep, but to pass through here the maximum dimensions are 7 feet and 8 inches high.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes a footpath over the canal.
This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
Lathom Junction  | ¼ furlongs | |
| Junction Bridge No 1 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Lathom Locks No 1 Swing Bridge | a few yards | |
| Lathom Locks No 1 | ||
| Lathom Lock No 2 | ½ furlongs | |
Runnel Brow Bridge No 2  | 1½ furlongs | |
| Runnel Brow Lock No 3 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Railway Bridge No 2A (Wigan to Southport) | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Moss Lock No 4 | 4½ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Lathom Junction — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Lathom Junction
Burscough Wharf — 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Wharf
Scarisbrick Marina — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Scarisbrick Marina
Dean Locks No 90 — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Dean Locks No 90
Dicconson's Bridge No 17 — 11 miles and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Dicconson's Bridge No 17
Plank Lane Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, ¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Visitor Moorings
Wigan Top Lock Services — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to White Bear Marina (Adlington)
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 3 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the River Douglas to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Moss Bridge No 35 — 1 mile and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Moss Bridge No 35
Plank Lane Pump Out — 16 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Withington Lane Bridge No 58 — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Withington Lane Bridge No 58
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 3 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the River Douglas to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Burscough Wharf — 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Wharf
Henhurst Lock No 86 — 10 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Henhurst Lock No 86
Wigan Top Lock Services — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 3 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the River Douglas to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Lathom Junction — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Lathom Junction
Great Score Winding Hole — 2 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Great Score Winding Hole
Parbold Spur — 3 miles, 1 furlong and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Parbold Spur
Scarisbrick Winding Hole — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Scarisbrick Winding Hole
Appley Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Appley Bridge Winding Hole
Halsall Warehouse Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Halsall Warehouse Bridge Winding Hole
Halsall Hill Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Halsall Hill Bridge Winding Hole
Winding Hole below Dean Locks — 6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Winding Hole below Dean Locks
Downholland Winding Hole — 9 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Downholland Winding Hole
Crooke Underground Canal — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Crooke Underground Canal
Jackson's Bridge Farm Winding Hole — 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Jackson's Bridge Farm Winding Hole
Lydiate Winding Hole — 11 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Lydiate Winding Hole
Ell Meadow Winding Hole — 8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Ell Meadow Winding Hole
Melling Winding Hole — 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Melling Winding Hole
Wigan Pier Junction — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Pier Junction
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Marsh Meadow Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Bank Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Tarleton Boat Yard — 7 miles, 1 furlong and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Plank Lane Pump Out — 16 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Wigan Top Lock Services — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
Ellerbeck Narrowboats Wharf — 17 miles, 7 furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Ellerbeck Narrowboats Wharf
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 3 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Scarisbrick Marina — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Scarisbrick Marina
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to White Bear Marina (Adlington)
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
There is no page on Wikipedia called “Lathom Locks”
Wikipedia pages that might relate to Lathom Locks
[Listed buildings in Lathom]
Top Locks, Lathom (1297530)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 9 November 2015 Historic England, "Runnel Brow Bridge (that part in Lathom CP)
[Listed buildings in Burscough]
Heritage List for England, retrieved 2 November 2015 Historic England, "Lathom's Farmhouse, Burscough (1196634)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved
[Listed buildings in Lancashire]
Hesketh-with-Becconsall Listed buildings in Hilldale Listed buildings in Lathom Listed buildings in Lathom South Listed buildings in Newburgh, Lancashire Listed buildings
[River Douglas, Lancashire]
located at Horwich on the upper river, at Wigan Wastewater Treatment works in Lathom on the central section, and at Skelmersdale on the River Tawd. Upgrades
[Siege of Worcester (1643)]
Gate when besieged Heriford, 4d. Paid Richard Winnye Smith for mending locks and keys at Heriford, which the plunderers broke, 16d. Paid Maud Pritchett
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Lathom Locks No 1 Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)
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