Semington Locks, Canal lock system in Semington, England
The two locks at Semington, known as Buckley's Lock and Barrett's Lock, create a total elevation change of 16 feet along the Kennet and Avon Canal.
The locks were constructed between 1794 and 1802 under engineer John Rennie's supervision as part of the Kennet and Avon Canal transportation network.
The locks represent a connection point where the former Wilts and Berks Canal meets the Kennet and Avon Canal, displaying industrial engineering methods.
Navigation through Semington Locks requires careful planning, with Bradford Lock located upstream and Seend Locks positioned downstream for canal travel.
The Grade II listed Semington Aqueduct carries water over Semington Brook, while a modern 2004 aqueduct spans the A350 road bypass.
Location: Semington
GPS coordinates: 51.34710,-2.14497
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:14
Monkton House
2.2 km
Melksham House
2.7 km
New Semington Aqueduct
436 m
Semington Aqueduct
306 m
Town Hall
2.8 km
Church of St George
403 m
National Spiritualist Church
2.6 km
Church of St Mary
2 km
Packhorse Bridge
2.1 km
The Kings Arms Hotel
2.8 km
Semington War Memorial
396 m
Gate Piers And Gates Into Churchyard Of Church Of St Michael And All Angels
2.8 km
Woolmore Farmhouse
2.3 km
Rachel Fowler Centre
2.8 km
31, Market Place
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9,11,13,15, Market Place
2.7 km
The Limes
2.7 km
403 And 404
2.4 km
8,10,12,14, Spa Road
2.7 km
Gate Piers At Entrance To Place Road
2.8 km
The Grove
2.8 km
2 And 3, Place Road
2.8 km
399 And 400
2.4 km
16, King Street
2.6 km
Milestone, Spa Road; Melksham; 50m N Snowberry Lane roundabout
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Gate Piers To North Entrance Of Melksham House
2.8 km
Milestone, Outmarsh; opp. Outmarsh Farm buildings
555 m
Milepost, Paxcroft; 150m W Paxcroft Cottages
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