Garston Lock, Canal lock and Grade II* listed building in Theale and Burghfield, United Kingdom
The lock features a turf-sided chamber reinforced with Great Western Railway broad gauge bricks and a solid lower wall made of Welsh slate materials.
Constructed in the early 18th century and enlarged in the mid-1700s, Garston Lock became part of the Kennet and Avon Canal Company in 1812.
The lock demonstrates the engineering capabilities of British canal builders, with its mechanical and hydraulic paddle gearing systems representing different technological periods.
Visitors access the lock via public footpaths along the canal towpath, which connects to both Theale and Burghfield communities through maintained walking routes.
The structure incorporates an unusual combination of materials, including Welsh slate for the lower walls and specific Great Western Railway bricks for reinforcement.
Location: Burghfield
Location: Theale
GPS coordinates: 51.43190,-1.05800
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:29
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