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Cadley Lock

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Wootton Top Lock (previously known as Cadley Lock) is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Wooton Rivers, Wiltshire, England.

Wootton Top 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 0 in (2.43 m).[1]

East of this lock is the summit of the canal at 450 ft (137 m) above sea level.

References

  1. ^ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 090786497X.

See also

Next lock upstream Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Crofton Locks Cadley Lock
Grid reference: SU212634
Brimslade Lock