Beeston Lock

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Lock
gptkbp:accessibility Public access available
gptkbp:community Promotes awareness of waterways.
gptkbp:communityEvents Hosts local events
gptkbp:communityInvolvement Community groups involved in maintenance
gptkbp:communitySupport Supported by local volunteers
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Brick_and_concrete
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Cultural significance in local history
gptkbp:education Educational visits encouraged
gptkbp:emergencyServices Accessible for emergency services
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Supports local wildlife
gptkbp:famousLandmark Recognized as a historical landmark
gptkbp:features Paddle gear
gptkbp:fishSpecies Fishing allowed nearby
gptkbp:flag Single chamber
Dimensions suitable for small boats
gptkbp:function Navigation
gptkbp:historicalEvent Part_of_the_industrial_revolution_in_the_UK
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Used for transporting goods
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Part_of_the_Nottingham_Canal_system
gptkbp:hoursOfOperation Regular maintenance schedule in place
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Beeston Lock
gptkbp:keyIssues Used by hundreds of boats annually
gptkbp:length 60 meters
gptkbp:localAttraction Nearby parks and trails
gptkbp:localEconomy Supports local tourism
gptkbp:localHistory Part of local heritage
gptkbp:localWildlife Habitat for various species
gptkbp:locatedIn Nottinghamshire
gptkbp:maintenance Regularly_maintained_by_Canal_&_River_Trust
gptkbp:navigationEquipment Moderate
Challenges during low water levels
Included in navigation maps
gptkbp:nearestCity Beeston
gptkbp:opened 1770
gptkbp:operationalStatus Operational
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Canal_&_River_Trust
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:River_Trent
gptkbp:photography Popular photography location
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Safety barriers present
gptkbp:seasonalActivities Affected by seasonal water levels
gptkbp:surroundingArea Diverse bird species
Connected to local roads
Parkland_and_residential_areas
gptkbp:triggerType Daylight hours only
Traditional lock design
Single lock
Has a rich history since opening
Lock keeper present
gptkbp:type gptkb:Trent_and_Mersey_Canal
gptkbp:visitors Popular with boaters and walkers
gptkbp:waterQuality Monitored for quality
Operated by sluices
gptkbp:width 7.3 meters