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Canal locks · South East England

Midgham Lock

Free admission

Midgham Lock — lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Brimpton, Berkshire, England, UK.

Midgham Lock, canal locks in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Thatcham · 2.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Midgham Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Brimpton, Berkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3922°, -1.2138°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Midgham Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, between Thatcham and Woolhampton, Berkshire, England. Midgham Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by the Canal & River Trust. The lock has a rise/fall of 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m).

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Coordinates
51.3922, -1.2138
Parish
Midgham
Postcode
RG7 5XA
Parliamentary constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Nearest railway station
Thatcham2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Midgham Lock?
Midgham Lock is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7 5XA), in the parish of Midgham.
Is Midgham Lock a protected site?
Yes — Midgham Lock is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Midgham Lock?
The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7 5XA.