The Anderton Boat Lift, often called the "Cathedral of the Canals," is a magnificent example of Victorian industrial engineering, providing a dramatic 50-foot (15.2 m) vertical link between the Trent and Mersey Canal and the River Weaver Navigation in Cheshire. Designed by Edwin Clark and opened in 1875, it operates using a unique, counterbalanced system of two large water-filled caissons to smoothly raise and lower canal boats.
Recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways, it is a functional heritage attraction where visitors can take a unique boat trip through the structure, learn about its hydraulic history at the visitor centre, and witness this fully-restored marvel in action.
