Oakhill Down Lock

Boats leaving the lock

Oakhill Down Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Froxfield, Wiltshire, England.

Oakhill Down 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 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m).[1]

It is a grade II listed building.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X.
  2. ↑ "Oakhill Down Lock". Images of England. Retrieved 2006-09-03.

See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Little Bedwyn Lock Oakhill Down Lock
Grid reference: SU299671		 Froxfield Middle Lock

Coordinates: 51°24′08″N 1°34′18″W / 51.40215°N 1.57156°W / 51.40215; -1.57156


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