Canal locks · South West England
Top Lock
In or near Bathford.
Top Lock — canal lock in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Top Lock is a place of interest in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.6 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Top Lock is a Grade II listed lock located in South-East England. It is situated within the designated areas of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI and the Cotswolds AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3805, -2.3490
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA2 6DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26674788 (CC0)
- commons: Bath Top Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal - geograph.org.uk - 182466.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Top Lock?
- Top Lock is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 6DH), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Top Lock?
- Top Lock — canal lock in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Top Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 6DH.
- Is Top Lock a listed building?
- Top Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Top Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Top Lock is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Top Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Top Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Top Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 6DH.