Widmead Lock
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Widmead Lock, Kennet & Avon Canal.
Widmead Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, between Newbury and Thatcham, Berkshire, England.
Widmead 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 3 ft 7 in (1.09 m).[1]
References[]
- ^ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X.
External links[]
- Heale's Lock to Newbury on www.tonycanalpics.co.uk
See also[]
- Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Coordinates: 51°23′36″N 1°16′17″W / 51.39347°N 1.27125°W
Categories:
- Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal
- Locks of Berkshire
- United Kingdom canal stubs
- Berkshire building and structure stubs