Valladolid
South
30-60 minutes
Valladolid
South
30-60 minutes
The heritage complex of Lock 41, built between 1831 and 1836, is located within the municipality of Valladolid, at kilometer 136.880 of the Southern Branch of the Castile Canal, very close to the N-620 highway and now integrated into the urban environment of the city. This site encapsulates the functional complexity of the canal in its final stretch, where navigation, hydraulic regulation, roads, and productive activities converge at a single strategic point.
Several complementary elements associated with the lock complete its functional understanding. The main bridge over the lock stands out, with its segmental arch, voussoirs, and prominent impost, constructed of limestone ashlar and featuring wing walls that form the outlet spur. It is in good condition and still in use. Two bridges at the diversion point, with semicircular arches, brick vaults, and stone masonry, are aligned with the main bridge to provide continuity to the road towards La Overuela. The lock keeper’s house, a single-story structure built of pressed brick with a gabled roof, is well-preserved and remains in residential use. A historic mill, later restored, completes the complex. Constructed of stone, brick, and a wooden frame, it bears witness to the energy harnessed by the waterfall. Also present are the remains of old houses, now in ruins, that retain their original layout.
The complex is located 25 meters from the N-620, which runs parallel to it on the right bank, and from which, at point 116,900, a path starts that passes over the lock bridge towards La Overuela (a place near Valladolid, considered a neighborhood of the capital).
