Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey)
Anderton Visitor Centre, Old Road, Anderton CW9 6FB, United Kingdom
Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey) is a notorious waterways junction.
The Act of Parliament for the Anderton Lift was passed on 17 September 1888 despite strong opposition from Peter Parker who owned land in the area. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Rhondda never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. Although proposals to close the Anderton Lift were submitted to parliament in 1972, water transfer to the treatment works at Macclesfield kept it open. Despite the claim in "76 Miles on The Inland Waterways" by John Taylor, there is no evidence that Oliver Thomas ever painted a mural of Taunpool Boat Lift on the side of Barry Harding's house
Early plans of what would become the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) were drawn up by Exuperius Picking Junior in 1816 but problems with Polehampton Tunnel caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1888. Expectations for coal traffic to Bradford never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. In later years, only the use of the canal for cooling Longfield power station was enough to keep it open. The Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) was closed in 1955 when Northampton Embankment collapsed. In Arthur Taylor's "By Mooring Pin and Lump Hammer Across The Wash" he describes his experiences passing through Southampton Inclined plane during the General Strike.
Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey)
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Anderton Lift
with
the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook).
Anderton Lift (Trent and Mersey) (Connection to River Weaver via the lift)
is on
the Anderton Lift,
¼ furlongs
to the south.
Middlewich Junction (Junction of Trent and Mersey Canal Main Line with Wardle Lock Branch leading to Shropshire Union Middlewich Branch)
is on
the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich),
10 miles and 1¾ furlongs
and 4 locks
to the southeast.
Preston Brook (Junction of Trent and Mersey Canal and Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) - immediately north of Preston Brook Tunnel)
is on
the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch),
6 miles and 5½ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the west.
The nearest place in the direction of Anderton Lift (Trent and Mersey) is Anderton Lift Junction Footbridge;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Middlewich Junction is Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Preston Brook is Anderton Footbridge (48 hour visitor moorings);
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Old Check Office Bridge No 199 | 1¼ furlongs | |
Anderton Nature Park  | ¾ furlongs | |
| Anderton Winding Hole | ½ furlongs | |
| Anderton Boat Lift Holding Moorings (Trent and Mersey) | ¼ furlongs | |
Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre  | a few yards | |
| Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey) | ||
| Anderton Footbridge | a few yards | |
The Stanley Arms PH  | ½ furlongs | |
| Soot Hill Bridge No 200 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Anderton First Pipe Bridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Anderton Second Pipe Bridge | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Anderton Lift | ||
| Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey) | ||
| Anderton Lift Junction Footbridge | a few yards | |
| Anderton Lift Basin (Trent and Mersey) | ¼ furlongs | |
| Anderton Lift (Trent and Mersey) | ¼ furlongs | |
| Anderton Lift (River Weaver) | ½ furlongs | |
| Anderton Lift Basin (River Weaver) | ¾ furlongs | |
- Trent & Mersey Canal Society – founded in 1974 — associated with Trent and Mersey Canal
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Preston Brook
Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings — 19 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Anderton Services — 3½ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Oakwood Marina — 5 miles, 4 furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Big Lock No 75 — 9 miles, 4 furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Town Wharf — 9 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Junction — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf
Venetian Marina — 18 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston Lock No 1 — 18 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Cholmondeston Lock No 1
In the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)
Northwich Town Service Station — 1 mile, 4¾ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Northwich Town Service Station
Acton Swing Bridge — 4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Acton Swing Bridge
Dutton Locks No 4 — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Dutton Locks No 4
Winsford Marina — 7 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Winsford Marina
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Ellesmere Port Visitor Moorings — 19 miles, 4½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Weston Marsh Lock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Weston Marsh Lock Line) to Weaver Mouth, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to Ellesmere Port Visitor MooringsNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Anderton Services — 3½ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Oakwood Marina — 5 miles, 4 furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf
In the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)
Acton Swing Bridge — 4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Acton Swing Bridge
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing BridgeNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Preston Brook
Oughtrington Wharf — 18 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington Wharf
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Anderton Services — 3½ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Oakwood Marina — 5 miles, 4 furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf
In the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)
Northwich Town Service Station — 1 mile, 4¾ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Northwich Town Service Station
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing BridgeNearest place to turn
In the direction of Preston Brook
Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance) — 7¼ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Preston Brook
Winding Hole between Barnton and Saltersford Tunnels — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Preston Brook
Bradley Meadow Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Preston Brook
Milepost - Shardlow 89 Miles / Preston Brook 3 Miles — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Preston Brook
Bartington Winding Hole — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Preston Brook
Dutton Hall Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Preston Brook
Dutton Stop Winding Hole — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Preston Brook
Preston Brook Winding Hole — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Preston Brook
Preston Brook - Waters Meeting — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting
Preston Brook Marina — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Preston Brook Marina
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Anderton Winding Hole — ½ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Anderton Marina — 3¼ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wincham Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
School Lane Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Park Farm Marina — 5 miles, 1 furlong away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Oakwood Marina — 5 miles, 4 furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Whatcroft Flash — 5 miles, 7 furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
In the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)
Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver) — 1 furlong away
On the Anderton Lift in the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)
Northwich Drydock — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Hunt's Lock Back Channel) to Northwich Drydock
Winsford Winding Hole — 6 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Winsford Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Anderton Services — 3½ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Venetian Marina — 18 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian Marina
In the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)
Northwich Town Service Station — 1 mile, 4¾ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Northwich Town Service StationNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Preston Brook
Bartington Wharf — 3 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Preston Brook
Oughtrington Wharf — 18 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington Wharf
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Anderton Marina — 3¼ furlongs away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Andersen Boats Wharf — 9 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Aqueduct Marina — 17 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Aqueduct MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
Beating to the bush from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Sunday the 18th of September, 2016
A few days away from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Wednesday the 20th of May, 2009
Up and down the Lift from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 6th of April, 2009
A few days away from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Wednesday the 20th of May, 2009
Up and down the Lift from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 6th of April, 2009
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[Gongoozler]
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[Canals of the United Kingdom]
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