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Designed by Canadian engineer Richard Birdsail Rogers, the Kirkfield Lift Lock is the 2nd highest hydraulic lift lock in the world, with a lift of 15 metres (49ft.)  The lock is situated at the highest point along the waterway at 256.20 metres (9840.5ft) above sea level.  It was constructed between 1900 and 1907 and was originally intended for commercial traffic.  Today, the waterway is utilized exclusively by pleasure boaters.  Walk the grounds surrounding the canal or climb to the top of the lift to see it in action as it lowers or lifts boating traffic on the waterway.