{{Short description|Canal lock in Berkshire, England}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}} {{Use British English|date=March 2018}} thumb|right|Widmead Lock, Kennet & Avon Canal. '''Widmead Lock''' is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, between Newbury and Thatcham, Berkshire, England.
Widmead Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by the Canal & River Trust. The lock has a rise/fall of 3 ft 7 in (1.09 m).<ref>{{cite book |last=Pearson |first=Michael |title=Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion |year=2003 |publisher=Central Waterways Supplies|location=Rugby |isbn=0-907864-97-X}}</ref>
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==External links== *[http://www.tonycanalpics.co.uk/seast/kanda/healnewb/index.html Heale's Lock to Newbury] on www.tonycanalpics.co.uk
==See also== {{Portal|United Kingdom|Transport}} *Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal
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Category:Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal Category:Locks of Berkshire
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