Widmead Lock

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

Widmead 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 3 ft 7 in (1.09 m).^[1]

References edit

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

External links edit

Heale's Lock to Newbury on www.tonycanalpics.co.uk

See also edit

Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Next lock upstream	River Kennet / Kennet and Avon Canal	Next lock downstream
Bull's Lock	Widmead Lock Grid reference: SU508663	Monkey Marsh Lock

51°23′36″N 1°16′17″W / 51.39347°N 1.27125°W / 51.39347; -1.27125

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[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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