Little Bedwyn Lock

Little Bedwyn Lock

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

The lock at Little Bedwyn was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by the Canal & River Trust. The lock has a rise/fall of 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m).[1]

References

  1. ↑ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X.

See also

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Coordinates: 51°23′29″N 1°35′05″W / 51.39140°N 1.58460°W / 51.39140; -1.58460

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