1978, Entrance Lock Semington
1979, Wood Common Lock
1979, Wood Common Lock
Ardington Marsh Lock
Ardington Marsh Lock, exists, rises 9ft. 5 ins. Rotten gates at bottom level.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Ardington Marsh Lock
Ardington Marsh Lock, exists, rises 9ft. 5 ins. Rotten gates at bottom level.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
1976, Lock Seven Locks
1976, Lock Seven Locks
1976, Lock Tockenham wick
Image credit: RCHS. 1962, Pry Lock. View southwards from accommodation bridge
Image credit: RCHS. 1962, Pry Lock & cottages.
Image credit: RCHS. 1962, Wootton Bassett Lock: remains of quion posts. Lock was turf-sided as was top lock. Fall 8' 3
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Remains of Pewsham Top Lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Remains of Pewsham Bottom Lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Paddle gear recess Pewsham bottom lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Looking towards Chaddington Lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Remains of Woodshaw Lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Remains of Woodshaw Lock. "Brickwork partly dismantled"
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Site of Woodshaw Lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Calne Branch: Paddle gear, Calne Lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Stanley bottom lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, "Stanley top lock. Arrows on slide mount show main line to left, Calne Branch to right"
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Bottom Lock, Wootton Basset.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Summit Level looking W down chamber.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Summit Level looking east; view of (top lock?) chamber.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, View East from Longcote Top Lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, Grove Bottom Lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, View east from Grove bottom lock.
Image credit: RCHS. 1964, "Wilts & Berks Canal: Looking East to locks filled in. Location unknown: Drayton/Steventon?"
Ardington Top Lock
Ardington Top Lock, rise 9ft. 5ins. Superb example of Lock left to decay • Ground paddle gear exists, top gate gone, bottom gates stand Lock cottage derelict.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Ardington Top Lock
Ardington Top Lock, rise 9ft. 5ins. Superb example of Lock left to decay • Ground paddle gear exists, top gate gone, bottom gates stand Lock cottage derelict.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
1978, Summit Lock
1978, Summit Lock towards Chaddington
1978, Summit Lock
1978, Remains of Chaddington Lock looking west
Grove Bottom Lock
Grove Bottom Lock rise 9ft. gins., exists. lop sill and side chambers in good condition (chamber only 7ft. bins. wide - of., 8 ft. on other locks) probably rebuilt.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Grove Bottom Lock
Grove Bottom Lock rise 9ft. gins., exists. lop sill and side chambers in good condition (chamber only 7ft. bins. wide - of., 8 ft. on other locks) probably rebuilt.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Image credit: RCHS. 1830, Calne, Town Lock, Artist: William Westall
1978, Summit Lock looking west
Smallmarsh Lock
Small March, Lock, rises 9ft. Sins., derelict. West end filled and converted to farm road. At east end gates gone but water in bed, heel post exists.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Smallmarsh Lock
Small March, Lock, rises 9ft. Sins., derelict. West end filled and converted to farm road. At east end gates gone but water in bed, heel post exists.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Grovecommon Lock
Grovecommon Lock, rises 9ft. 3ins., This has an integral brick bridge over the west end of the chamber. Gauging stone set in wall.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Grovecommon Lock
Grovecommon Lock, rises 9ft. 3ins., This has an integral brick bridge over the west end of the chamber. Gauging stone set in wall.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
c1895
1960, East Vale, Ardington Marsh Lock
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1962, East Vale, looking east, Ardington Top Lock, internal
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1960, East Vale, Quarter mile above Ardington Top Lock
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1960, East Vale, looking west from Grove Bottom Lock
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1960, East Vale, Occupation bridge, west of Grove Bottom Lock
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1962, East Vale, looking east from Spirit Lock
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1960, East Vale, infilled line west of Smallmarsh Lock
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Linekiln Lock, rises 8ft. 9ins., part filled with rubbish and derelict. Facing brickwork, English bond, 9" x 4" x 2 3/4".
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Linekiln Lock, rises 8ft. 9ins., part filled with rubbish and derelict. Facing brickwork, English bond, 9" x 4" x 2 3/4".
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Longcot Bottom Lock, rises 9ft. 5ins. East end filled with footbridge over. Top end of chamber unfilled.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Longcot Bottom Lock, rises 9ft. 5ins. East end filled with footbridge over. Top end of chamber unfilled.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
1998, Dunnington Lock
1998, Dunnington Lock
1998, Dunnington Lock
1998, Dunnington Lock
Canal enters cutting about 50 yds. by 12ft, deep.
Longcot Old Wharf and Lock, Bridge Arch is filled and Wharf house is private residence.
Longcot Upper Lock rises 9ft. and is sited to west of bridge.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Canal enters cutting about 50 yds. by 12ft, deep.
Longcot Old Wharf and Lock, Bridge Arch is filled and Wharf house is private residence.
Longcot Upper Lock rises 9ft. and is sited to west of bridge.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
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Dauntsey Lock, falls 8f t. 8ins., chamber filled on site 20 yds. east of A420. Lock house remains. Wharf yard and canal cottages built by Joseph Barnes lie derelict. Weighbridge exists on main road. This area to be redeveloped .
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Dauntsey Lock, falls 8f t. 8ins., chamber filled on site 20 yds. east of A420. Lock house remains. Wharf yard and canal cottages built by Joseph Barnes lie derelict. Weighbridge exists on main road. This area to be redeveloped .
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Calne Lock chamber exists, ground paddles in situ. Lower level
filled.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Calne Lock chamber exists, ground paddles in situ. Lower level
filled.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
1962, NW branch, looking north at Hayes Knoll Lock
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1962, NW branch, Pry Lock remains
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NW branch, Moredon power station, close to Moredon top lock
NW branch, remains of Moredon top Lock
NW branch, looking south, Moredon power station behind, close to Moredon top lock
NW branch, looking north towards Moredon power station
Pewsham Top Lock, falls 8f t. 9ins. Arch bridge at south end, part collapsed. Straps for heel posts exist at bottom gates.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Pewsham Top Lock, falls 8f t. 9ins. Arch bridge at south end, part collapsed. Straps for heel posts exist at bottom gates.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Pewsham Middle Lock, falls 10ft, lin., exists. Brickwork decaying overgrown.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Pewsham Middle Lock, falls 10ft, lin., exists. Brickwork decaying overgrown.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Pewsham Bottom Lock, falls 10ft. 1in. West wall extinct (bricks removed). East wall sound. Good view of ground sluice. Spillway exists on east bank of chamber.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Pewsham Bottom Lock, falls 10ft. 1in. West wall extinct (bricks removed). East wall sound. Good view of ground sluice. Spillway exists on east bank of chamber.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Lacock Lock, falls 9ft. 6ins. Brickwork in good condition. Water at lower level.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Lacock Lock, falls 9ft. 6ins. Brickwork in good condition. Water at lower level.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Queenfield Lock and Arch Bridge. Lock falls 8ft. Both exist and bridge is used.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Queenfield Lock and Arch Bridge. Lock falls 8ft. Both exist and bridge is used.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
1962, RWB, looking east from Dunnington Top Lock
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1962, RWB, Dunnington Top Lock, bottom gateposts
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1962, RWB, looking west from Dunnington top lock
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1962, Dauntsey, looking east from the Lock
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1965, Dauntsey, looking west above lock
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1965, Dauntsey, remains of Lock gates
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1962, Foxham, looking south east at the Lower Lock, Foxham
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1962, Foxham, looking south east at the Lower Lock
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Latton Lock, exists. Stands on aqueduct comprising 4 drainage
arches. Rise or fall depends on level in both canals.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
Latton Lock, exists. Stands on aqueduct comprising 4 drainage
arches. Rise or fall depends on level in both canals.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969
1962, Stanley, remains of Stanley Upper lock
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Image credit: Courtesy of National Waterways Archive, Canal & River Trust. Easter 1956, NW branch, Crosslanes Lock & Cottage.
Image credit: Courtesy of National Waterways Archive, Canal & River Trust. Easter 1956, NW branch, Crosslanes Lock & Cottage.
c1899, Chaddington Lock and Lock House
Calne Lock
Image credit: Local Studies, Swindon Central Library. c1895, Steventon Lock and Tailbridge, near Abingdon,
Image credit: Local Studies, Swindon Central Library. c1895,
Longcot Bottom Lock
Image credit: Local Studies, Swindon Central Library. c1895, North Wilts canal, Latton Stop Lock & Toll House
Image credit: Local Studies, Swindon Central Library. c1895, North Wilts canal, Latton Stop Lock & Toll House, Latton Basin
Image credit: Britain from Above (1954)
Middle right, tunnel of the North Wilts canal
Pewsham Locks before restoration
Pewsham locks
Pewsham locks
Image credit: Britain from Above (1920) or Historic England
Middle of photo, looking left to right, Lockhouse, Lock 1 with bridge, Lock 2 & Lock 3
Middle of photo, looking left to right, Lockhouse, Lock 1 with bridge, Lock 2 & Lock 3
Image credit: Britain from Above (1920) or Historic England
Left of photo, looking left to right, Lock 2, Lock 1 with bridge & Lockhouse
Left of photo, looking left to right, Lock 2, Lock 1 with bridge & Lockhouse
Finding Lost Canal Relics
Hazeland bridge, Milestone - 10 miles to Semington, Spill Weir, Aqueduct, Conigre Locks
Hazeland bridge, Milestone - 10 miles to Semington, Spill Weir, Aqueduct, Conigre Locks
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Video credit: Doug Small
c2000, Moredon
c2000, Moredon
Video credit: Doug Small
2000, Moredon Lock, The Crapper brothers presenting a cheque to WBCT.
2000, Moredon Lock, The Crapper brothers presenting a cheque to WBCT.
Mouldon Hill/ Moredon Aqueduct & Locks
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Wichelstowe - Preventing Floods Building Canals for Better Drainage
Revealing a Lost Canal Lock Incredible Discovery! on the Wilts and Berks Canal: Spirit Lock
Image credit: Swindon Museum and Art Gallery/ Art UK. Artist: G. Puckey. 1880
Rodbourne/ Telford road bridge & lock #4
Rodbourne/ Telford road bridge & lock #4
c1900, Standing at Lime Kiln lock looking NE towards Grove, Photographed by Tom Reveley, Copyright
Vale & Downland Museum. WANVD: 2019.12.1.1
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c1900, Standing at Lime Kiln lock looking towards Grove Top Lock, Photographed by Tom Reveley, Copyright
Vale & Downland Museum. WANVD: 2019.12.11
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c1900, Grove Top Lock, Photographed by Tom Reveley, Copyright
Vale & Downland Museum. WANVD: 2019.12.61
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c1900, Grove Top Lock, Photographed by Tom Reveley, Copyright
Vale & Downland Museum. WANVD: 2019.12.61
c1900, Grove Top Lock, Photographed by Tom Reveley, Copyright Vale & Downland Museum. WANVD: 2019.12.61
