Bascote Lock 3 No 16
Pudding Bag Lane, Bascote CV47 2DT, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 516 yards away.
Address is taken from a point 516 yards away.

Bascote Lock 3 No 16
is a minor waterways place
on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between
Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (5 miles and 5¾ furlongs
and 15 locks
to the east) and
Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (8 miles and 3 furlongs
and 9 locks
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Bascote Staircase Locks Nos 14 and 15;
¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Bascote Bottom Lock No 17;
1 furlong
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a lock with a rise of 6 feet and 8 inches.
| Bascote Aqueduct | 1 mile, 2½ furlongs | |
| Bascote Railway Viaduct No 26A (disused) | 1 mile, ¾ furlongs | |
| Bascote Bridge No 27 | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Toll House Bridge No 28 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Bascote Staircase Locks Nos 14 and 15 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Bascote Lock 3 No 16 | ||
| Bascote Bottom Lock No 17 | 1 furlong | |
| Splash Bridge No 29 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Welsh Road Lock No 18 | 4½ furlongs | |
| Welsh Road Bridge No 30 | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Longhole Bridge No 31 | 7 furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Napton Junction
Bascote Bridge No 27 — 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Kayes Arm Junction — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
The Blue Lias Inn — 2 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Stockton Top Marina — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Calcutt Marina — 5 miles and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Wigrams Turn Marina — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks — 7 miles, 6 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks
Braunston Services — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 10 miles, 7½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Braunston Stop — 11 miles, ¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Marston Doles Water Point — 9 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Marston Doles Water Point
In the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Fosse Wharf — 1 mile, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Delta Marine Services — 6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Cape Bottom Lock No 24 — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Cape Water Point — 7 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Saltisford (Warwick) — 8 miles, 6 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford (Warwick)Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Napton Junction
Bascote Bridge No 27 — 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Calcutt Marina — 5 miles and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Wigrams Turn Marina — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Braunston Services — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Braunston Stop — 11 miles, ¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Hillmorton Bridge No 71 — 17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Bridge No 71
Norton Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Fenny Compton Marina — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Fenny Compton Marina
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 17 miles, 5 furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
In the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Radford Bottom Lock No 23 — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Hatton Top Lock No 46 — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Hatton Top Lock No 46
Lapworth Lock No 21 — 16 miles and 31 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Lapworth Lock No 21
Knowle Top Lock No 51 — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Knowle Top Lock No 51
Lowsonford Lock No 31 — 18 miles and 40 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) to Lowsonford Lock No 31Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Fosse Wharf — 1 mile, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Hatton Top Lock No 46 — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Hatton Top Lock No 46
Lapworth Services — 15 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) to Lapworth Services
Knowle Top Lock No 51 — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Knowle Top Lock No 51
Swallow Wharf — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 50 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction (north), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
In the direction of Napton Junction
Calcutt Marina — 5 miles and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Wigrams Turn Marina — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Braunston Services — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 10 miles, 7½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Hillmorton Bridge No 71 — 17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Bridge No 71
Norton Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Clifton Wharf — 19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Clifton Wharf
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 17 miles, 5 furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Napton Junction
Kayes Arm Junction — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Stockton Top Marina — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Nelson's Wharf — 3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Ventnor Marina (Sunset Basin) — 4 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) — 4 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Calcutt Marina — 5 miles and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Napton Junction — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Napton Marina — 5 miles, 7½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Marina
Bridge Inn Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Bridge Inn Winding Hole
Thick Thorne House Winding Hole — 6 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Thick Thorne House Winding Hole
Napton Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Winding Hole
Wolfamcote Winding Hole — 9 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wolfamcote Winding Hole
Braunston Turn — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn
In the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Radford Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Leamington Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Winding Hole near Bridge No 43 — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Emscote Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Budbrooke Junction — 8 miles, 3 furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Birmingham Road Winding Hole — 8 miles, 5 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Birmingham Road Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Napton Junction
Braunston Marina (western entrance) — 11 miles, 1 furlong and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Marina (western entrance)
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Whilton Marina — 16 miles, 6½ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton Marina
In the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Lapworth Services — 15 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) to Lapworth ServicesNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Delta Marine Services — 6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Budbrooke Junction
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Swallow Wharf — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 50 locks away
Travel to Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction (north), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
In the direction of Napton Junction
Stockton Top Marina — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) — 4 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Calcutt Marina — 5 miles and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Wigrams Turn Marina — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Barby Moorings — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Barby Moorings
Welton Hythe Marina — 15 miles, 5½ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven Marina
Clifton Wharf — 19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Clifton WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Bascote Locks]
Bascote locks form a flight of four locks on the Grand Union Canal, which is part of the British canal system and connects London and Birmingham. The
[Grand Union Canal]
From the bottom of the locks, a 3-mile (5-km) level leads to the four Bascote locks. The top two form a 'riser' or staircase. Six more interspersed locks
[List of locks on the Grand Union Canal]
north, to Lock 64, and the south, to Lock 101. The Paddington Arm and the Slough Arm have no locks. The Wendover Arm Canal has one stop lock. The Aylesbury
[Warwickshire ring]
locks are still visible. After two more isolated locks, there are the Bascote four, with the top two forming a staircase. Six more locks take the canal
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![Grand Union Canal Bascote middle lock. Looking 'downhill' (west) at the middle lock at Bascote. There are four locks here and thus there should not be a 'middle' one: however, the top two form a single 'riser' [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1495296] so there are actually only three locations.Although these locks are nowadays known as 'Bascote four', generations of working boatmen knew them as the top of 'the Radford ten' (there being ten locks up from Radford three miles to the west). by Andy F – 18 September 2009](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/49/53/1495328_4ec2fcaa_120x120.jpg)








![Bascote Staircase Locks near Southam in Warwickshire. On the Grand Union Canal, Locks 14 and 15 are built as a staircase where the deep middle gates double as the top gates of Lock 15 and the bottom gates of Lock 14.This is a telephoto assisted view of the staircase from the pound below Lock No 15. The two boats from Lock No 16 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1757095 are entering the lower chamber of the two-rise staircase. The explanation is very clear here: [[1495296]] by Roger D Kidd – 04 September 2008](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/75/74/1757409_826242bd_120x120.jpg)
![Grand Union Canal top lock at Bascote. Looking east from the middle lock at Bascote to the 'riser' top lock - see [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1495296] for a closer view of this unusual feature. by Andy F – 18 September 2009](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/49/53/1495307_4abf12b6_120x120.jpg)



![Bascote Staircase Locks near Southam in Warwickshire. On the Grand Union Canal, Locks 14 and 15 are built as a staircase where the deep middle gates double as the top gates of Lock 15 and the bottom gates of Lock 14.This is the view of the staircase from the pound below Lock No 15.See also [[1495296]] and many other images of these locks. by Roger D Kidd – 04 September 2008](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/75/71/1757146_8cd22c73_120x120.jpg)

![Bascote Staircase Locks near Southam in Warwickshire. On the Grand Union Canal, Locks 14 and 15 are built as a staircase where the deep middle gates double as the top gates of Lock 15 and the bottom gates of Lock 14.This is the view of the staircase from the pound below Lock No 15.See also [[1495296]] and many other images of these locks. by Roger D Kidd – 04 September 2008](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/75/71/1757155_ae8fad55_120x120.jpg)
![Bascote Staircase Locks (2) near Southam in Warwickshire. Following on from [[1756956]]On the Grand Union Canal, Locks 14 and 15 are built as a staircase where the deep middle gates double as the top gates of Lock 15 and the bottom gates of Lock 14.The top (No 14) and bottom (No 15) locks are both empty http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1756958, so the last boat went down the staircase.For a boat to come up the rise, the top lock must be filled, then the boat can enter the bottom lock, then the water can be let out of the top lock into the bottom lock until the water level is equal in both, and the middle gates can be opened to allow the boat into the empty top lock, re-closing the gates afterwards. Next, the top lock will be filled again, lifting the boat to the canal level in order to progress eastwards.For a boat to go down, the top lock must be full, and the bottom lock empty. A boat enters the top lock. The water is let out of the top lock and into the bottom lock. When the level equalises, the middle gates can be opened, and the boat can progress to the bottom lock, closing the middle gates behind it. Then the water is let out of the bottom lock, lowering the boat to the level of the pound below the lock, and the boat can progress westwards. This is how the locks are set now.Simple, but it takes a lot of words to explain it. by Roger D Kidd – 04 September 2008](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/75/69/1756957_845c4945_120x120.jpg)



![Bascote staircase locks, Grand Union Canal [6]. Lock 15 empty, seen from a boat that has just descended the staircase. Staircase locks share a middle gate, so that boats move straight from one lock into another. These wide locks were built in the 1930s and the white pillars are part of their paddle gear. by Christine Johnstone – 09 June 2025](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/08/13/68/8136800_75f28901_120x120.jpg)





