Ham Lock

Ham Lock, Kennet & Avon Canal.

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

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

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

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


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