Canal locks · South East England
Midgham Lock
In or near Midgham.
Midgham Lock — lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Brimpton, Berkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Midgham Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Brimpton, Berkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3922°, -1.2138°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Midgham Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, between Thatcham and Woolhampton, Berkshire, England. Midgham 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 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m).
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- Coordinates
- 51.3922, -1.2138
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Midgham
- Postcode
- RG7 5XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3577603 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Midgham Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Midgham Lock?
- Midgham Lock is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7 5XA), in the parish of Midgham.
- What is Midgham Lock?
- Midgham Lock — lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Brimpton, Berkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Midgham Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG7 5XA.
- Is Midgham Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Midgham Lock is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Midgham Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Midgham Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Midgham Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7 5XA.