Jump to content

Midgham Lock

Edit links
Coordinates: 51°23′32″N 1°12′50″W / 51.39220°N 1.21378°W / 51.39220; -1.21378
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Chris j wood (talk | contribs) at 19:10, 19 March 2020 (kennet navigation). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Midgham Lock, with the road bridge in the background.

Midgham Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, between Thatcham and Woolhampton, Berkshire, England.

Midgham 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 7 ft 7 in (2.31 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

Next lock upstream River Kennet / Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Colthrop Lock Midgham Lock
Grid reference: SU548662 		Heale's Lock

51°23′32″N 1°12′50″W / 51.39220°N 1.21378°W / 51.39220; -1.21378


Stub icon

This article about a Berkshire building or structure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Midgham_Lock&oldid=946371583"