Hungerford Lock

Black and white photograph of the lock from the east side.
Hungerford Lock in 1976

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

Hungerford Lock 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 8 ft 0 in (2.44 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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Grid reference: SU336687		 Dun Mill Lock

Coordinates: 51°24′59″N 1°31′06″W / 51.41633°N 1.51823°W / 51.41633; -1.51823


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