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of Newbury. It was originally turf-sided, but enlarged in the mid-eighteenth century and given scalloped brick walls. It was altered in 1984 when the walls were raised to the full height of lock as part of its restoration. The original height of the scalloped walls is marked by a line of blue bricks.
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Aldermaston Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer
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It was originally called Brewhouse Lock because Strange's Brewery stood beside it.
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Along with the length of the canal, the lock is the responsibility of the
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This article about a Berkshire building or structure is a
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51°24′01″N 1°08′15″W / 51.4002°N 1.1374°W / 51.4002; -1.1374
Kennet and Avon Canal
England
Berkshire
Canal & River Trust
listed building
lock
Kennet and Avon Canal
Aldermaston Wharf
English
Berkshire
civil parishes
Padworth
Beenham
Aldermaston
John Hore
Canal & River Trust
listed building
Kennet and Avon Canal Trust
tea room
Top gates and scalloped lock walls.
A boat leaving the bottom of the lock.
View of the lock and former wharf area
Aldermaston Lock in 1975 before restoration.
Lift Bridge near Aldermaston Lock.
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Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal

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