Bedwyn Church Lock

Bedwyn Church Lock

Bedwyn Church Lock is on the Kennet and Avon Canal at Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England.

The lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury and has a rise/fall of 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m).[1]

It is a Grade II listed building.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X.
  2. ↑ "Bedwyn Church Lock". Images of England. Retrieved 2006-09-03.

See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Crofton Locks Bedwyn Church Lock
Grid reference: SU278641		 Burnt Mill Lock

Coordinates: 51°22′32″N 1°36′06″W / 51.3756°N 1.6017°W / 51.3756; -1.6017

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