Canal locks · South West England
Wash House Lock
In or near Bathford.
Wash House 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 · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wash House 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 0.4 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
Wash House Lock is a Grade II listed lock located in South-East England. It is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI and lies within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3772, -2.3514
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA2 4NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26674789 (CC0)
- commons: View from the bench (OpenBenches 5498-2).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wash House Lock?
- Wash House Lock is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 4NG), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Wash House Lock?
- Wash House Lock — canal lock in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wash House Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 4NG.
- Is Wash House Lock a listed building?
- Wash House Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wash House Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Wash House Lock is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wash House Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Wash House Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wash House Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 4NG.