Aldermaston Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Aldermaston Wharf, Berkshire, England. Canal locks in England. ... The canal at Bathampton, near Bath The Kennet and Avon Canal is a canal in southern England. ... Aldermaston Wharf is a small village in Berkshire, England It is situated approximately a mile north of of Aldermaston in the West Berkshire district. ... Berkshire (IPA: or ; sometimes abbreviated to Berks) is a county in England and forms part of the South East England region. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
Aldermaston Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m).[1] // The Funj warrior aristocracy deposes the reigning mek and places one of their own ranks on the throne of Sennar. ... Events February 16 - Louis XV of France attains his majority Births February 24 - John Burgoyne, British general (d. ... British Waterways sign near Gas Street Basin on the BCN. British Waterways is a government body sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Scottish Executive in the United Kingdom. ...
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References
^ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 090786497X.
^ Aldermaston Lock. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-09-16.
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The lock and riverside path are directly opposite the pub (on the north bank) and are not accessible from the village and pub.
The last lock on the River Avon is Hanham Lock on the very narrow Ferry Road (ST647700) which drops steeply from Hanham village (on the north bank) and comes to an end at the river's edge.
The canal lock is to the west, beyond the "new" road bridge.
Nine people were arrested for obstructing the highway and participating in an unauthorised demonstration within the 1km exclusion one around parliament.
Campaigners blockaded the Square by locking-on to a mock Trident missile, banner holders, and three concrete-filled bins bearing the message "bin Trident".
Block the Builders are due to blockade Aldermaston on 19 March and are calling for support.
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