Newbury Lock

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Newbury Lock seen from the Water Bridge
Newbury Lock seen from the Water Bridge

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

Newbury 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 3 ft 6 in (1.07 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. ^ 396504 Newbury Lock. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-09-16.

[edit] See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Guyer's Lock Newbury Lock
Grid reference: SU470671		 Greenham Lock

Coordinates: 51.40099° N 1.32576° W


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