Brimslade Lock

Brimslade Lock is on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire, England.

Bridge 106 is at lower end of lock.

Brimslade Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 8 ft 0 in (2.43 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. ↑ "Brimslade and Cadley locks". Images of England. Retrieved 2006-09-03.

See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Wootton Top Lock Brimslade Lock
Grid reference: SU209634		 Heathy Close Lock

Coordinates: 51°22′09″N 1°42′04″W / 51.36928°N 1.70116°W / 51.36928; -1.70116


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