Hungerford Marsh Lock

Hungerford Marsh Lock and swing bridge

Hungerford Marsh Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Hungerford, Berkshire, England.

Hungerford Marsh 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 8 ft 1 in (2.46 m).[1]

This lock is unique compared to others on the Kennet & Avon canal in that it has a swing bridge directly over the centre of the lock that must be opened before the lock may be used.

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
Cobbler's Lock Hungerford Marsh Lock
Grid reference: SU326685		 Hungerford Lock

Coordinates: 51°24′53″N 1°31′57″W / 51.41459°N 1.53262°W / 51.41459; -1.53262


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