Potter's Lock

Potter's Lock

Potter's Lock is on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England.

Potter's lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 7 ft 6 in (2.28 m). [ cite book |last=Pearson |first=Michael |authorlink= |title=Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion |year=2003 |publisher=Central Waterways Supplies|location=Rugby |id=ISBN 0-907864-97-X ]

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See also

*Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal


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