Towney Lock

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

Towney 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 9 ft 8 in (2.95 m).[1]

The lock was deepened during restoration work in the 1970s when Ufton Lock was removed.[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. ^ Ufton. Retrieved on 2006-09-23.

[edit] See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Padworth Lock Towney Lock
Grid reference: SU610680		 Ufton Lock

Coordinates: 51.40775° N 1.12438° W


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