Brimslade Lock

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Brimslade Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Wooton Rivers, Wiltshire, England.

Brimslade 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 0 in (2.43 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. ^ Brimslade and Cadley locks. Images of England. Retrieved on September 3, 2006.

[edit] See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Wootton Top Lock Brimslade Lock
Grid reference: SU209634
Heathy Close Lock

Coordinates: 51.36928° N 1.70116° W