Crofton Locks

Crofton Locks

Crofton Locks are a flight of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, near the village of Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England.

The nine locks achieve a total rise/fall of 61 ft 0 in (18.5 m)^[1] and were built under the supervision of engineer John Rennie

Water is pumped to the summit at the western end of the locks by the restored Crofton Pumping Station

References

1. ^ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X. 

See also

UK Waterways portal

• Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Next lock upstream	Kennet and Avon Canal	Next lock downstream
Wootton Top Lock	Crofton Locks Grid reference: SU254622	Bedwyn Church Lock

Coordinates: 51°21′30″N 1°38′12″W / 51.35831°N 1.63660°W / 51.35831; -1.63660

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