From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Saltford Lock
Saltford Lock
Next lock upstream River Avon, Bristol / Kennet and Avon Canal Next lock downstream
Kelston Lock Saltford Lock Swineford Lock
Grid reference: ST692679
is a grade II listed building.[1] Alongside the lock is a pub,
whose garden extends over the lock to the small island
between the lock and weir. The lock was opened in 1727
and destroyed in 1738 by rival coal dealers to stop the use
of the river for transportation.[2]
References
[1] "Remains of 2 Annealing Ovens". Images of England.
http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/
default.aspx?id=399986. Retrieved 2006-09-24.
[2] Allsop, Niall (1987). The Kennet & Avon Canal. Bath:
Millstream Book. ISBN 0-948975-15-6.
Kelston Brass Mill overlooking Saltford lock
See also
Saltford Lock (grid reference ST692679) is situated on • Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal
the River Avon, at the village of Saltford, between Bristol Coordinates: 51°24′35″N 2°26′35″W / 51.40966°N
and Bath, England. 2.44314°W / 51.40966; -2.44314
The lock and weir are overlooked by the remains of
the Kelston Brass Mill, which was working until 1925. It
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• Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal
• Buildings and structures completed in 1727
• United Kingdom canal stubs
• Somerset building and structure stubs
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