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Crofton Top Lock |
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Grafton, Wiltshire KAC35.43 |
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KandAC mile 35
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Crofton Top Lock from westwards.
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The lock is 35 miles 43 chains from Reading.
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rise |
5ft9ins |
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depth of water, full |
5ft4ins |
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depth of water, empty |
7ft0ins |
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length |
74ft7ins |
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width |
14ft3ins |
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This is the highest lock on the eastern side of the summit, 52 locks
above the Thames at Reading.
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The wall of the gate recess, for the bottom gate, is recessed for the
gate paddle and its rod.
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Depth gauge measuring the summit pound, at the top end of Crofton Top
Lock.
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Kennet and Avon Scrapbook 2000
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