LOCK 6 ON THE ROYAL CANAL - 10 NOVEMBER 2025
THE 6th LOCK ON THE ROYAL CANAL [SHANDON MILL]
Location: The 6th Lock is situated on the Royal Canal, near where the Shandon Mill used to be, close to the Glasnevin Junction and Crossguns Bridge.
Structure: It is a double lock with ashlar limestone walls, gate recesses, and dressed limestone coping. The lock chamber walls slope up to a middle gate, and the area to the east expands into a canal harbour. It features a replacement timber and mild steel lock gates.
Historical Significance: The lock is an important example of late 18th-century engineering, showcasing quality masonry skills.
Current Use: The lock is still functional and is used for recreation, serving as an important element of Dublin's architectural and industrial heritage.
Surroundings: The lock is part of the Royal Canal's journey through Dublin, with a former lock keeper's house located to the north of the lock.
Recent Developments: Recent public discussions, such as an oral hearing for the Metrolink project, have involved the area around Shandon Mill, highlighting the lock and the need to preserve the local environment.
Location: The 6th Lock is situated on the Royal Canal, near where the Shandon Mill used to be, close to the Glasnevin Junction and Crossguns Bridge.
Structure: It is a double lock with ashlar limestone walls, gate recesses, and dressed limestone coping. The lock chamber walls slope up to a middle gate, and the area to the east expands into a canal harbour. It features a replacement timber and mild steel lock gates.
Historical Significance: The lock is an important example of late 18th-century engineering, showcasing quality masonry skills.
Current Use: The lock is still functional and is used for recreation, serving as an important element of Dublin's architectural and industrial heritage.
Surroundings: The lock is part of the Royal Canal's journey through Dublin, with a former lock keeper's house located to the north of the lock.
Recent Developments: Recent public discussions, such as an oral hearing for the Metrolink project, have involved the area around Shandon Mill, highlighting the lock and the need to preserve the local environment.
LOCK 6 ON THE ROYAL CANAL