Dreweatt's Lock

Dreweatt's Lock

Dreweatt's Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, between Kintbury and Newbury, Berkshire, England.

Dreweatt's 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 5 ft 9 in (1.75 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. ↑ "Dreweatt's Lock". Images of England. Retrieved 2006-09-16.

See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Kintbury Lock Dreweatt's Lock
Grid reference: SU411673		 Copse Lock

Coordinates: 51°24′12″N 1°24′38″W / 51.40325°N 1.41054°W / 51.40325; -1.41054


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