Eyton Lower Lock from below, 1972 (Grid Ref SJ 644153)
Eyton Lower Lock from below, 1972 (Grid Ref SJ 644153)
The bottom gate from within the lock chamber.
At the time the gate was loose in its channel.
The Superstructure of the Guillotine gate at Eyton Lower Lock.
Sadly this collapsed in the early 1980's.
The end bearing of the wheel and axle arrangement.
The decayed state of the crosspiece supporting the axle is very evident.
The bottom gate winch.
The Lower Gate of Eyton Lower Lock in the early 1960's. It is thought that this picture was taken by Howard Williams.
Looking down Eyton Lower Lock in late 1975.
Eyton Lower Lock from the W, early 1960's (Howard Williams)
Eyton Lower Lock from upstream, late 1975
Eyton Lower Lock from towards Eyton Village Lock, showing the new drainage channel cut along the canal bed and out through the side.
