Kintbury Lock

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Kintbury Lock
Kintbury Lock
Map
WaterwayKennet and Avon Canal
CountryEngland
CountyBerkshire
Maintained byBritish Waterways
Operationmanual
First built1718-1723
Fall5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)

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.
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