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Grafton, Wiltshire KAC34.53 |
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KandAC mile 34
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Upper gates and sluice gear, lock 60.
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The lock is 34 miles 53 chains from Reading.
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rise |
7ft3ins & 3ft3ins (if the lower pound is high) |
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depth of water, full |
5ft0ins |
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depth of water, empty |
4ft9ins & 8ft9ins (ditto) |
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length |
74ft6ins |
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width |
14ft5ins |
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Lock 60 from westwards, and a high speed train.
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Lock 60 from the elevation of the pumping station.
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New seats have been set out at a number of locks, made of recycled
plastic.
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Most locks have ladders, both sides, for the boatman to get from boat
to bank whatever the height of the water.
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Kennet and Avon Scrapbook 2000
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