Widmead Lock

Canal lock in Berkshire, England

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

  1. ^ 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

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Next lock upstream River Kennet / Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
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Grid reference: SU508663 		Monkey Marsh Lock
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Kennet Navigation
  • John Hore
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  • John Padmore
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Associations

51°23′36″N 1°16′17″W / 51.39347°N 1.27125°W / 51.39347; -1.27125


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