lock in Montfoort - The Netherlands - Waterway Locks, Planes and Lifts on Waymarking.com

In 1617 the Montfoortse Vaart was dug joining Montfoort and Linschoten, giving Montfoort a shipping connection to Amsterdam. the majority of the cost were borne by the municipality of Montfoort and the province of Utrecht.

The lock was not used for years when it was reopened in 2007, see article.

Waterway Name: Montfoortse Vaart Connected Points: links the Montfoortse Vaart to the Hollandsche IJssel. Type: Lock Date Opened: 01/01/1617 Elevation Difference (meters): 2.00 Site Status: Operational Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed Web Site: Not listed

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