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at Benham Lock due to them not closing properly and wasting water, the brickwork on the lock being re-pointed at the same time.
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The lock was constructed within the period between October 1794 and June 1797 and has a rise/fall of 6 ft 3 in (1.9 m).
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The lock lies some 60 metres (66 yd) west of Benham bridge.
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"<Benham Bridge Lock/ Benham Lock (Lock 82)"
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