As originally built, the Chester Canal had a five-lock staircase. When the Wirral Section of the Ellesmere Canal was constructed, the bottom two locks of the staircase were closed, and the canal diverted. At the same time, the new Dee Branch was made to join the Wirral Section, the entrance lock from the Dee being retained.
Bottom Lock.
Grid Ref: SJ 3982 6654. The Dee Basin is behind the top gate, now much reduced in size and built over..Bottom Lock.
Chester, Dee Branch: Graving Lock (1973)
The building on the left is the former Shropshire Union boatyard. (6 May 1973)Chester, Dee Branch: Graving Lock (1973)
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Top lock on left. Dry dock in centre. The main line can be seen on the right.Chester - Dee Branch 057603
