Aldermaston Lock

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Aldermaston Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Aldermaston Wharf, Berkshire, England.

Aldermaston 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 11 in (2.72 m).[1]

It is a grade II listed building.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X. 
  2. ^ Aldermaston Lock. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-09-16.

[edit] See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Woolhampton Lock Aldermaston Lock
Grid reference: SU601671		 Padworth Lock

Coordinates: 51.39976° N 1.13747° W


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