Images of Foxton Locks
Foxton Locks and its collection
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Foxton Locks are a series of ten canal locks, arranged in two staircases of five locks each. They are situated on the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal, approximately 3 miles west of the town of Market Harborough in Leicestershire. The locks are named after the nearby village of Foxton and are a significant feature of the local landscape.
Operating Hours and Transit Time at Foxton Locks
The locks are typically manned during the cruising season, which runs from Easter to October, and are locked outside of operating hours. This measure is taken to prevent water shortages caused by misuse and to maintain a balance between those wanting to ascend and descend. While there can be long waits during peak times, the actual transit through the locks should take around 45 minutes to an hour. The process is expedited by the locks' narrow beam and lightweight gates.
The Foxton Canal Museum
The Foxton Canal Museum is housed in the former boiler house of the plane's steam engine. The museum provides insights into the history of the locks and the plane, the lives of the canal workers, and other facets of the local canal. It also features a collection of Measham pottery. The museum, which opened its doors in 1989, is accredited by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council.
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