Cobbler's Lock

Cobbler's Lock
Cobbler's Lock

Cobbler's Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, near Hungerford, Berkshire, England.

Cobbler'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 8 ft 3 in (2.13 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

Moore Bridge.jpg UK Waterways portal
Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Picketfield Lock Cobbler's Lock
Grid reference: SU321684
Hungerford Marsh Lock

Coordinates: 51°24′49″N 1°32′23″W / 51.41372°N 1.53982°W / 51.41372; -1.53982