Swineford Lock
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Swineford Lock (grid reference ST691689) is situated on the River Avon, at the village of Swineford, England.
In its heyday, between 1709 and 1859 Swineford had an active brass and copper industry which were served by the river which also provided water power for the cloth industry.[1]
References
See also
- Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Next lock upstream | River Avon, Bristol / Kennet and Avon Canal | Next lock downstream |
Saltford Lock | Swineford Lock Grid reference: ST691689 |
Keynsham Lock |
Coordinates: 51°25′06″N 2°26′45″W / 51.41827°N 2.44575°W
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