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Ufton Lock

Coordinates: 51°24′46″N 1°06′51″W / 51.41281°N 1.11425°W / 51.41281; -1.11425
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The de-gated Ufton Lock.

Ufton Lock was a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, between Aldermaston Wharf and Sulhamstead, Berkshire, England.

Ufton Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is now administered by British Waterways.[1]

The rise and fall was a mere 1 ft 9 in (0.5 m).[2]. During restoration in the 1970s, the lock gates were removed and the lock upstream (Towney Lock) was deepened to cope with the new water levels.[3]

References

  1. ^ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X.
  2. ^ Allsop, Niall (1987). The Kennet & Avon Canal. Bath: Millstream Book. ISBN 0-948975-15-6.
  3. ^ "Ufton". Mike Stevens UK Inland Waterways pages. Archived from the original on 2006-10-09. Retrieved 2006-09-23.

See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Towney Lock Ufton Lock
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Tyle Mill Lock

51°24′46″N 1°06′51″W / 51.41281°N 1.11425°W / 51.41281; -1.11425