Canal locks · South East England
Bull's Lock
In or near Donnington.
Bull's Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bull's Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.3971°, -1.2841°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Bull's Lock is the site of a Roman settlement located in West Berkshire, Thatcham. It is recognized for its historical significance and is part of the Historic England research records.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thatcham Reed Beds SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bull's Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Newbury, Berkshire, England. Bull's 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 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m).
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- Coordinates
- 51.3971, -1.2841
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Greenham
- Postcode
- RG14 7WW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3577578 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bull's Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bulls-Lock-by-Maurice-Pullin.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bull's Lock?
- Bull's Lock is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG14 7WW), in the parish of Greenham.
- What is Bull's Lock?
- Bull's Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bull's Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG14 7WW.
- Is Bull's Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Bull's Lock is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Thatcham Reed Beds SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bull's Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Bull's Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bull's Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG14 7WW.