Crofton Locks

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Crofton Locks are a flight of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, near the village of Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England.

The nine locks achieve a total rise/fall of 61 ft 0 in (18.5 m)[1] and were built under the supervision of engineer John Rennie

Water is pumped to the summit at the western end of the locks by the restored Crofton Pumping Station

[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
Wootton Top Lock Crofton Locks
Grid reference: SU254622		 Bedwyn Church Lock

Coordinates: 51.35831° N 1.63660° W


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