Picketfield Lock

Picketfield Lock following restoration in 1976

Picketfield Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, near Hungerford, Berkshire, England.

Picketfield 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 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m).[1]

References

  1. ↑ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X.

See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Froxfield Bottom Lock Picketfield Lock
Grid reference: SU315680		 Cobbler's Lock

Coordinates: 51°24′37″N 1°32′55″W / 51.41015°N 1.54848°W / 51.41015; -1.54848


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