Sheffield Lock, Lock and Grade II listed building in Theale, England
Sheffield Lock features brick chamber walls with eleven scalloped bays, wooden gates, and mechanical paddle gearing for water level control on the Kennet and Avon Canal.
The lock was constructed between 1718 and 1723 under John Hore of Newbury's supervision, later enlarged to accommodate larger barges in the mid-18th century.
As both a Grade II listed building and scheduled monument, Sheffield Lock represents the engineering achievements of early English canal transportation systems.
The lock maintains a water level change of 2 feet 2 inches, enabling vessels to navigate different elevations along the Kennet and Avon Canal system.
The structure retains its original turf-sided design elements while incorporating modifications from various centuries, documenting the evolution of canal engineering.
Location: Theale
GPS coordinates: 51.43070,-1.06927
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:25
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