Top Lock
Top Lock
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John Smith and John Bosville built Top lock including an arched tail bridge in 1796, using 229,000 bricks and cost £172 2s 2d.
In 1800, William Large had to take down and rebuild the side of the lock at a cost of £50.
The lock had a fall of 8 feet and 9 inches.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Remains of Pewsham Bottom Lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Paddle gear recess Pewsham bottom lock.
Pewsham Locks before restoration
Pewsham locks
