Colthrop Lock

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Colthrop Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Thatcham, Berkshire, England.

Colthrop 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 7 in (2.31 m).[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 090786497X.

[edit] See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Monkey Marsh Lock Colthrop Lock
Grid reference: SU538663		 Midgham Lock


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