[1] It was named after William Langton, a member of the dock committee, and a former chairman of the Bank of Liverpool.

[3] Subsequent modifications were made to Langton Dock and the surrounding basins during the twentieth century to improve access.

Between 1949-62, this included the construction of the Langton River Entrance,[2] which was eventually opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 14 December 1962, after being delayed by a series of problems.

[4] The Langton Dock Pump House is on the Victorian Society's list of endangered buildings.

In common with some other Liverpool docks, Langton provided dockside accommodation for employees.