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

Historic Map
Melksham
Melksham
Authors : Britain from Above, Neil Rumbol
Lacock
Lacock
Authors : Historic England, Neil Rumbol
Pewsham
Pewsham
Pewsham


Historic Map

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The Pewsham Locks site contains the remains of a lock house, three locks, dry dock, saw pit, carpenters workshop, lime kiln and a milestone.

Heading towards Melksham are 2 spill weirs, Meadow and a Double bridge.

Chippenham Branch
Chippenham Branch
Chippenham Wharf to the Mainline

2 Miles, Level, No Locks, 4 Bridges, 1 Tunnel

References: L.J. Dalby book, Know Your Place map
Author : Britain from Above
Calne Branch
Calne Branch
Calne Wharf to the Mainline Junction

3.2 Miles, Fall of 21 feet 3 Locks, 8 Bridges, 1 Tunnel

References: L.J. Dalby book, Know Your Place map
Author : Britain from Above
Bremhill
Christian Malford & Dauntsey
Christian Malford & Dauntsey
Authors : Historic England, Neil Rumbol, Peter Boyce
Brinkworth & Tockenham
Brinkworth & Tockenham
Author : Neil Rumbol
Royal Wootton Bassett