Kintbury Lock

Kintbury Lock

Kintbury Lock
Waterway Kennet and Avon Canal
Country England
County Berkshire
Maintained by British Waterways
Operation manual
First built 1718-1723
Fall 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
Coordinates 51°24′06″N 1°26′47″W / 51.4016°N 1.4465°W / 51.4016; -1.4465Coordinates: 51°24′06″N 1°26′47″W / 51.4016°N 1.4465°W / 51.4016; -1.4465

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

Kintbury 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 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).[1]

See also

References

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