Aike Beck
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Aike Beck or the Lockington Navigation leaves the River Hull 0.4 miles (250m) above the junction with Leven Canal. Navigable for no more then 2 miles from the River it was built to carry mainly coal, and had two canal locks taking craft of 40 feet by 8 feet 10 inches
The navigation was constructed in the late 1700s by the Hotham family who owned large amounts of land in the area. In 1809 engineer William Chapman reported to the drainage commissioners that the locks on the navigation had raised water levels and caused flooding.
Sometime in the 1990's, Aike and Arram beck were altered, removing Aike Beck's connection to the River Hull completely. A small indentation can be seen where it used to enter.
The junction of Aike Beck marks the start of the Driffield Navigation, downstream it is known as the River Hull.
Location
Situated on the Driffield Navigition
- Next place upstream = Wilfholme Landing
- Next place downstream = Leven Canal
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