West of Summit
Kennett & Avon Canal in Semington to the Summit Lock in Swindon
21.9 Miles, Rise of 203.7 feet, 24 Locks, 72 Bridges, 5 Aqueducts
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Summit
Chaddington Top Lock to South Marston Top Lock
8 Miles, Level, No Locks, 33 Bridges, 2 Aqueducts
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East of Summit
River Thames in Abingdon to the Summit Lock in Swindon
Distance of 21.9 Miles, Rise of 160.2 feet, 18 Locks, 60 Bridges, 3 Aqueducts
North Wilts Canal/ Branch
North Wilts Canal/ Branch
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Construction of the North Wilts canal started in 1814 from Swindon and completed in 1819 to Latton and a junction with the Thames and Severn canal. The cut was a total of 8.4 miles, a fall of 59.1 feet, 12 Locks, 34 Bridges and 6 Aqueducts.
In 1821 an act of parliament incorporated both the North Wilts canal and the Wilts & Berks canal. The Canal closed in 1914.