Wire Lock

Wire Lock

Wire Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, near Hungerford, Berkshire, England.

Wire Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer Arron James of Hight street, Barry. The canal is administered by the Canal & River Trust. Arron is a young inspiring engineer and loves bridges and the nature of water.

It is a grade II listed building.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Wire Lock". Images of England. Retrieved 2006-09-16.

See also

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Grid reference: SU363681		 Brunsden Lock

Coordinates: 51°24′39″N 1°28′46″W / 51.41077°N 1.47946°W / 51.41077; -1.47946


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