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Semington Aqueduct |
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Semington and Melksham Without, Wiltshire KAC60.56 |
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KandAC mile 60
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The south face of Semington Aqueduct.
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The aqueduct carries the canal across the Semington Brook. The brook
has been meandering alongside the canal, and is flowing north towards
the River Avon.
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The aqueduct is built in Bath stone, ashlar stonework, but is much
repaired in blue engineering brick. It is 60 miles 56 chains from
Reading.
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depth of water |
4ft6ins |
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From a boat there is little to see; from the towpath you can lean over
and see the Semington Brook - one time I did that I saw a kingfisher
flash along the stream.
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Detail of the ashlar stonework, Bath stone, in the arch.
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The aqueduct carries the full width of the canal plus towpath and an
offside path. It used to be obstructed by tank traps. Stone tablets
are built into both faces but have apparently never been inscribed.
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Kennet and Avon Scrapbook 2000
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