Colthrop Lock

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Colthrop Lock and bridge

Colthrop Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Thatcham, Berkshire, England.

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Colthrop 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]

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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
Monkey Marsh Lock Colthrop Lock
Grid reference: SU538663
Midgham Lock

51°23′36″N1°13′41″W / 51.39320°N 1.22814°W / 51.39320; -1.22814