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Anderton Lift Fences

Anderton Lift Fences
The Anderton Boat Lift provided a link between the Trent and Mersey Canal and the R. Weaver to transfer salt from the mines of Cheshire to the R. Weaver for onward distribution. Built in 1875 it was closed due, unsurprising considering its main cargo, to corrosion in 1983. Restored in 2001-2002 it is now a scheduled monument main cargo being tourists!

Big Bro had passed it on the T&MC many times but with me on board decided that I would be his excuse for actually using it - I think he was too scared to go on his own ... we both loved it!

PiPs left to far right;
1. Entering the caisson.
2. The view down to the R. Weaver
3. The opposite piston
4. Just over halfway
5. Exit

HABLFF to all and have a great weekend!!

Frans Schols, J. Gafarot, Percy Schramm, Dimas Sequeira and 38 other people have particularly liked this photo


61 comments - The latest ones
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Impressionnant quand même agréable journée.
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Patrick Brandy club
Merci Patrick!
10 months ago.
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
a very imoressive contruction! and interesting PiP's about!
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Gabi Lombardo club
Thanks Gabi
10 months ago.
 David Slater (Spoddendale)
David Slater (Spodde… club
Great pictures. I recall my trip on this boat lift. HFF and best wishes for the weekend.
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… club
What amazed me was that we totally missed hitting the boat sharing the caisson with us! Just kidding! Thanks for the visit David.
10 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
It does look a bit scary Maggie..!!

An interesting and well captured series..............and amazing engineering!
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Keith Burton club
Not at all Keith - and we also survived the trip back up!
10 months ago. Edited 10 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
An impressive machinery... and interesting how you show from entering to exit. HFF Maggs
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Xata club
Glad you like the series Isabe!
10 months ago.
 Dinesh
Dinesh club
Very interesting. Thanks for the info. HWW. , wishes best
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Dinesh club
Thank you for visiting Dinesh
10 months ago. Edited 10 months ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
HFF Maggs. Thanks for the info ~~~ HANWE
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Nick Weall club
Have a great w/e Nick!
10 months ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
Very interesting, this series and thanks to the PIPs you can well imagine it. HFF Maggs.
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Christa1004 club
Much appreciated Christa
10 months ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
I would think that this structure is a most interesting thing to visit and see,..// Keep well Maggs and a HFF from > Dj.
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to David G Johnson club
There’s a very good visitor centre with all the facts and figures. And you can also watch the guys working at their monitors in the control centre David, it’s well worth the visit.
10 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
Fantastic series Maggie! Great info too.
HFF and a good weekend.
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Thanks so much Rosa,
10 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
A fascinating series of impressive images Maggs
A precursor to the Falkirk Wheel,
Thank you for the interesting notes and I love those little brick buildings on both sides
HFF and a great weekend
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Yes, I enjoyed seeing your images of Falkirk.

They are extremely hot on safety here, loads of guys in yellow jackets and the little brick buildings are their shelters at the bottom.

Thanks for the visit Roger
10 months ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Maggs
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition.
I have never seen this in real life, so thank you so much for sharing!!!!
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Peter you should go, I think you’d find it fascinating and the visitor centre is well worth it.
10 months ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
what an abundance of fences......
good series of this boat lift!
HFF and have a great weekend!
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
Glad you like it Markus
10 months ago.
 Paulo Moreira
Paulo Moreira club
A beautiful piece of engineering that you have documented very well.
HFF, Maggs.
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Paulo Moreira club
Thanks Paulo
10 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Impressive series! HFF!

Admired in: www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to William Sutherland club
Much appreciated William
10 months ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
This is fascinating - but I think I would be a bit scared if I was in a boat that was suddenly lifted up and put further up the canal.
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Jenny McIntyre club
Not at all scary, it’s quite slow and you don’t feel the movement Jenny. Thanks for the visit
10 months ago.
 Roger Bennion
Roger Bennion club
An impressive sight. Very well photographed, Maggs.
HFF and have a lovely weekend.
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Roger Bennion club
Thanks Roger, most kind!
10 months ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
A fabulous contraption well recorded in this series.
HFF & have a great w/e.
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete club
It is indeed a great contraption, glad you like the series Pete.
10 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Bewundernswerte alte Technik.
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Maggs!
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to trester88 club
Danke Wilhelm!
10 months ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
A fantastic structure, a good thing it has been restored! Belated hFF and a good weekend!
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Gudrun club
My thoughts exactly Gudrun!
10 months ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
A very interesting and wonderful machine and picture,Maggs!
Belated HFF and have a nice weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to gezginruh club
Thanks Füsun
10 months ago.
 Edna Edenkoben
Edna Edenkoben club
An impressive structure. And as long as it lifts me up and I don't have to climb it, it's all good ;-)
Belated HFF, Maggie, and enjoy your weekend!
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Edna Edenkoben club
Imagine picking up your narrowboat and carrying it down Edna :-))))
10 months ago.
Edna Edenkoben club has replied to MaggsMep club
No way, I'm a lot more pragmatic, Maggie. I'd toss it down ;-)))
10 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A remarkable example of engineering, so good that it has been restored. Great images too, Maggs. Belated HFF, I hope your weekend is going well.
10 months ago.
 Jean-Paul
Jean-Paul club
grandiose installation
10 months ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
Maggs I sm so sorry, - I don't know what happened but my favourite has appeared but not my comment. I didn't realise until I took a second look.

This is a magnificent structure - quite a feat of engineering and I would love to go and see it.
A superb series of images and it must have been quite an experience. I am not surprised you and your brother enjoyed it so much. Love the images in your PiPs but for me the main shot has to be my favourite, - impressive and beautifully captured

Belated HFF and have a good weekend
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Ecobird club
Don't apologise Carol, a comment is lovely, not compulsory!! But - thanks!!
10 months ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
How good to see it has been restored, Maggs. Such an interesting piece of industrial and engineering history. Enjoy your Sunday
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Diana Australis club
It's totally fascinating Diana, the permanent museum is very interesting too!
10 months ago.
 Kawasirius
Kawasirius club
Belle série, Maggs, sur cet ascenseur à bateaux monumental avec un excellent descriptif.
Bon week-end, HFF tardif !
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Kawasirius club
Exactement ainsi, Henri, merci pour la visite!
10 months ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
ein faszinierendes Bauwerk - ein verspätetes HFF
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Schussentäler club
Vielen dank!
10 months ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Splendid details and superb series!!
Thanks also for interesting information!
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to J.Garcia club
Thanks for your kind comments.
10 months ago.
 Dimas Sequeira
Dimas Sequeira club
Impressive old structure, now with a lighter use! Belated HFF, Maggie!
10 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Dimas Sequeira club
Not only a lighter use but a less corrosive one!! Cheers Dimas.
10 months ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
What a magnifent serie- and a fantastic construction too. Thank you for the interesting informations ! Wish you a fine sunday evening, Maggs.
10 months ago. Edited 10 months ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Wow, for an old mec. eng. ( your servant ) This is amazing...
Thank you for all the PIPS that make it fair to understand.
Enjoy one happy weekend my dear friend.
9 months ago.

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