Bedwyn Church Lock

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Bedwyn Church Lock is on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England.

Bedwyn Church 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 7 ft 11 in (2.41 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. ^ Bedwyn Church Lock. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-09-03.

[edit] See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Crofton Locks Bedwyn Church Lock
Grid reference: SU254622		 Burnt Mill Lock

Coordinates: 51.35831° N 1.63660° W


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