Heathy Close Lock

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

Heathy Close 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 1 in (2.46 m).[1]

[edit] References

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

[edit] See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Brimslade Lock Heathy Close Lock
Grid reference: SU201631
Wootton Rivers Bottom Lock

Coordinates: 51.36661° N 1.71267° W