Lock 8e, Spring Mill Lock (or Factory Lane Lock), alongside Factory Lane, Milnsbridge. This lock has also been known as Roller Lock, as a roller had been attached to the bridge wall to smooth the passing of tow ropes. Spring Mill stood close to this lock in the early 19th century, before the existing mills were built, and gave its name to the area on the hillside above the lock.
Lock 8e, Spring Mill, Milnsbridge. The lock is overlooked on both sides by mills converted into apartments.
Lock 8e, Milnsbridge. When the bottom gates are open, the balance beams overhang the wall and roadway.
Looking west back to Milnsbridge from Lock 7e, Fountain Lock, named after Fountain Grove, a large house that had stood close to the canal here.
Looking east from Lock 7e. This pound has shallow sections.
Approaching Lock 6e, Mark Bottoms Lock, and Brittania Mills.
Lock 6e, Mark Bottoms Lock, overshadowed by the very grand Brittania Mills.
The new Mark Bottoms Bridge at Stoney Battery.
Looking back to Mark Bottoms Bridge at Stoney Battery.
Looking west from the bridge in Birkhouse Lane, Paddock Foot, Huddersfield.
