Foxton Locks and Inclined Plane historic site | place with historical importance, interesting place

United Kingdom / England / Kibworth Harcourt /
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The locks are ten canal locks consisting of two "staircases" each of five locks.
Located on the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal about 5 km west of Market Harborough and are named after the nearby village of Foxton.

In 1900 an inclined plane ´designed by Gordon Cale Thomas was built to the side of the locks. The aim was partly to speed up the passage of boats, but also as part of an effort to allow the passage of wide-beam barges instead of just narrow boats. It is now in the process of being restored.

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Coordinates:   52°29'53"N   -0°58'58"E
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