Hamstead Lock

Hamstead Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Hamstead Marshall between Kintbury and Newbury, Berkshire, England.

Hamstead Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. As of 2014 The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m).[1]

It is a grade II listed building.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X.
  2. ↑ "Hamstead Lock". Images of England. Retrieved 2006-09-16.

See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Copse Lock Hamstead Lock
Grid reference: SU424671		 Benham Lock

Coordinates: 51°24′05″N 1°23′31″W / 51.40135°N 1.39188°W / 51.40135; -1.39188


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