Ham Lock
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Ham Lock, Kennet & Avon Canal.
Ham Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Newbury, Berkshire, England.
Ham Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by the Canal & River Trust. The lock has a rise/fall of 4 ft 2 in (1.27 m).[1]
References[]
- ^ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X.
See also[]
- Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Coordinates: 51°24′06″N 1°18′05″W / 51.40175°N 1.30131°W
Categories:
- Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal
- Locks of Berkshire
- 1723 establishments in England
- Buildings and structures completed in 1723
- United Kingdom canal stubs
- Berkshire building and structure stubs