Brimslade Lock

Brimslade Lock is on the Kennet and Avon Canal at Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire, England.

The lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The lock has a rise/fall of 8 ft 0 in (2.43 m).[1] Bridge 106 is at the lower end of the lock.

It is a Grade II listed structure.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X.
  2. ↑ "Brimslade and Cadley locks". Images of England. Retrieved 2006-09-03.

See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Wootton Top Lock Brimslade Lock
Grid reference: SU209634		 Heathy Close Lock

Coordinates: 51°22′10″N 1°42′02″W / 51.3695°N 1.7006°W / 51.3695; -1.7006


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