The lock was opened in 1727 and destroyed in 1738 (probably by rival coal dealers) to stop the use of the river for transportation. The pub was built in 1726 for the bargees, when the navigation opened. The wooden fireplace has holes made by newly promoted barge captains using hot pokers.
The lock was opened in 1727 and destroyed in 1738 (likely by rival coal dealers) to prevent river use for transportation. A pub was built in 1726 specifically for bargemen when the waterway opened. The fireplace has holes made by newly promoted barge captains using hot pokers.