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

Ham Lock, Kennet & Avon Canal.

Ham 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 4 ft 2 in (1.27 m).[1]

References edit

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

See also edit

Next lock upstream River Kennet / Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Greenham Lock Ham Lock
Grid reference: SU487672
Bull's Lock

51°24′06″N 1°18′05″W / 51.40175°N 1.30131°W / 51.40175; -1.30131