Dee Branch Locks - Top Lock
Dee Branch Locks - Top Lock is one of many locks on the Shropshire Union Canal (Dee Branch); it has a rise of only a few inches.
The Act of Parliament for the Shropshire Union Canal (Dee Branch) was passed on 17 September 1782 despite strong opposition from Nicholas Thomas who owned land in the area. From a junction with The Grand Western Canal at Maidenhead the canal ran for 23 miles to Thurrock. Despite the claim in "Travels of The Implacable" by Barry Green, there is no evidence that John Harding ever swam through Derby Aqueduct in 17 minutes to encourage restoration of Taunworth Inclined plane

This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
| River Dee Branch Junction | a few yards | |
| Dee Branch Locks - Top Lock | ||
| Dee Branch Top Lock Footbridge | a few yards | |
| Williams Moorings | a few yards | |
| Dee Branch Locks - Middle Lock | ¼ furlongs | |
| South View Road Bridge | ¼ furlongs | |
| Former Route to River Dee (Dee Branch) | ¼ furlongs | |
There is a gate here, providing access to Upper Cambrian Road.
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![Lock between the Dee Basin and the Shropshire Union Canal. This lock links the Shropshire Union Canal, which is beyond the far gate, with the Dee basin and the River Dee. The Graving Dock is the building on the right - see [[678277]]. by John S Turner – 06 January 2008](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/photos/67/82/678282_77d48385_120x120.jpg)


















![Bridge over the Shropshire Union Canal. This narrow bridge is just wide enough for a man and a horse to cross the canal. The circular brick structure at the other side of the canal allows the boat horse to descend to the tow path without detaching the tow rope. Tower Wharf is to the right. The black plaque attached to the brick wall on the other side of the canal commemorates LTC Rolt and his contribution to the canals - see [[678374]]. by John S Turner – 06 January 2008](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/photos/67/83/678338_eac6cf39_120x120.jpg)
