Padworth Lock

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Padworth Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Aldermaston Wharf in the civil parish of Padworth in the English county of Berkshire.

Padworth 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 5 ft 1 in (1.55 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
Aldermaston Lock Padworth Lock
Grid reference: SU606672		 Towney Lock

Coordinates: 51.40060° N 1.13026° W


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