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'''Langton Dock''' is a [[Dock (maritime)|dock]] on the [[River Mersey]], [[England]], and part of the [[Port of Liverpool]]. It is situated in the northern dock system in [[Bootle]], connected to [[Alexandra Dock, Liverpool|Alexandra Dock]] to the north and [[Brocklebank Dock]] to the south. Langton Dock [[Lock (water transport)|locks]] provide a working connection to the river; one of the two remaining operational river entrances in the northern dock system. |
'''Langton Dock''' is a [[Dock (maritime)|dock]] on the [[River Mersey]], [[England]], and part of the [[Port of Liverpool]]. It is situated in the northern dock system in [[Bootle]], connected to [[Alexandra Dock, Liverpool|Alexandra Dock]] to the north and [[Brocklebank Dock]] to the south. Langton Dock [[Lock (water transport)|locks]] provide a working connection to the river; one of the two remaining operational river entrances in the northern dock system. |
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Officially opened in 1881, the dock had been partially in use since 1879. It was named after William Langton, a member of the dock committee, and a former Chairman of the [[Bank of Liverpool]]. As originally built, Langton Dock consisted of a basin adjoining the river wall, with a [[branch dock]] and two [[graving dock]]s to the east. Access from the river was initially via Canada Basin.<ref name=ICDC>{{ |
Officially opened in 1881, the dock had been partially in use since 1879. It was named after William Langton, a member of the dock committee, and a former Chairman of the [[Bank of Liverpool]]. As originally built, Langton Dock consisted of a basin adjoining the river wall, with a [[branch dock]] and two [[graving dock]]s to the east. Access from the river was initially via Canada Basin.<ref name=ICDC>{{cite web|url=http://www.lmu.livjm.ac.uk/LHOL/content.aspx?itemid=292|title=Langton Dock|publisher=International Centre for Digital Content|accessdate=5 July 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116230917/http://www.lmu.livjm.ac.uk/lhol/content.aspx?itemid=292|archivedate=16 January 2009}}</ref> |
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Subsequent modifications were made to Langton Dock and the surrounding basins during the twentieth century to improve access. This included the construction of the Langton Dock river entrance, which was eventually opened on 14 December 1962 after a delay of some years.<ref name=ICDC /> |
Subsequent modifications were made to Langton Dock and the surrounding basins during the twentieth century to improve access. This included the construction of the Langton Dock river entrance, which was eventually opened on 14 December 1962 after a delay of some years.<ref name=ICDC /> |
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The branch dock and graving docks were filled in, providing parking spaces for vehicles using the former Brocklebank Dock ferry terminal to [[Belfast]], [[Northern Ireland]]. On the closure of the [[Pier Head#Landing stages|Pier Head's Princes Landing Stage]], the remaining dock basin was occasionally used as terminal for the start of cruises, accommodating cruise ships. However since the opening of the Liverpool cruise liner terminal in 2013, Langton Dock has ceased to berth cruise liners.<ref>{{ |
The branch dock and graving docks were filled in, providing parking spaces for vehicles using the former Brocklebank Dock ferry terminal to [[Belfast]], [[Northern Ireland]]. On the closure of the [[Pier Head#Landing stages|Pier Head's Princes Landing Stage]], the remaining dock basin was occasionally used as terminal for the start of cruises, accommodating cruise ships. However since the opening of the Liverpool cruise liner terminal in 2013, Langton Dock has ceased to berth cruise liners.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2007/07/11/mersey-base-for-luxury-liner-64375-19436821/ |title=Mersey base for luxury liner|publisher=[[Liverpool Daily Post]]|date=7 July 2007|accessdate=5 July 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828012805/http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2007/07/11/mersey-base-for-luxury-liner-64375-19436821/|archivedate=28 August 2008}}</ref> |
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The Langton Dock Pump House is on [[the Victorian Society]]'s list of endangered buildings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/news/langton-dock-pumphouse-bootle-merseyside/|title=Langton Dock Pumphouse, Bootle, Merseyside|publisher=The Victorian Society|accessdate=27 October 2012}}</ref> |
The Langton Dock Pump House is on [[the Victorian Society]]'s list of endangered buildings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/news/langton-dock-pumphouse-bootle-merseyside/|title=Langton Dock Pumphouse, Bootle, Merseyside|publisher=The Victorian Society|accessdate=27 October 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106004136/http://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/news/langton-dock-pumphouse-bootle-merseyside/|archivedate=6 November 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:09, 29 August 2016
| Langton Dock | |
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.jpg) The lock of the Langton River Entrance | |
| Location | |
| Location | Bootle, Merseyside, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 53°26′37″N 3°00′33″W / 53.4436°N 3.0092°W |
| OS grid | SJ330945 |
| Details | |
| Owner | The Peel Group |
| Operator | Mersey Docks and Harbour Company |
| Opened | 1881 |
| Type | Wet dock |
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Langton Dock is a dock on the River Mersey, England, and part of the Port of Liverpool. It is situated in the northern dock system in Bootle, connected to Alexandra Dock to the north and Brocklebank Dock to the south. Langton Dock locks provide a working connection to the river; one of the two remaining operational river entrances in the northern dock system.
Officially opened in 1881, the dock had been partially in use since 1879. It was named after William Langton, a member of the dock committee, and a former Chairman of the Bank of Liverpool. As originally built, Langton Dock consisted of a basin adjoining the river wall, with a branch dock and two graving docks to the east. Access from the river was initially via Canada Basin.[1]
Subsequent modifications were made to Langton Dock and the surrounding basins during the twentieth century to improve access. This included the construction of the Langton Dock river entrance, which was eventually opened on 14 December 1962 after a delay of some years.[1]
The branch dock and graving docks were filled in, providing parking spaces for vehicles using the former Brocklebank Dock ferry terminal to Belfast, Northern Ireland. On the closure of the Pier Head's Princes Landing Stage, the remaining dock basin was occasionally used as terminal for the start of cruises, accommodating cruise ships. However since the opening of the Liverpool cruise liner terminal in 2013, Langton Dock has ceased to berth cruise liners.[2]
The Langton Dock Pump House is on the Victorian Society's list of endangered buildings.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Langton Dock". International Centre for Digital Content. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
- ^ "Mersey base for luxury liner". Liverpool Daily Post. 7 July 2007. Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
- ^ "Langton Dock Pumphouse, Bootle, Merseyside". The Victorian Society. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
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External links
- "Liverpool North Docks diagram". Archived from the original on 6 January 2009.
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