Hillmorton Bottom Locks Nos 2 and 3
Side by side pair of locks
The Locks, Badsey's, Rugby CV21 4PP, United Kingdom
Hillmorton Bottom Locks Nos 2 and 3 is one of a group of locks on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) and unusually is chained shut overnight just past the junction with The River Exeter Navigation.
The Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) was built by Hugh Henshall and opened on January 1 1888. Expectations for manure traffic to Manfield were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. Although proposals to close the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) were submitted to parliament in 1990, the carriage of stone from Easthampton to Polstan prevented closure. In his autobiography Peter Edwards writes of his experiences as a navvy in the 1960s
Hillmorton Bottom Locks Nos 2 and 3
is a minor waterways place
on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) between
Braunston Turn (Junction of the Grand Union, Oxford and Grand Junction Canals - Bridges No 93 & No 94) (7 miles and 2¼ furlongs
and 2 locks
to the south) and
Rugby Wharf Arm Junction (3 miles and ¼ furlongs
to the northwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Braunston Turn is Hillmorton Boat Services (Grathams Bridge No 70 spans the arm);
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Rugby Wharf Arm Junction is Hillmorton Locks Winding Hole;
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
This is a lock with a rise of 6 feet and 2 inches.
Hillmorton Visitor Moorings (above locks)  | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Hillmorton Top Locks Nos 6 and 7 | 2½ furlongs | |
| Hillmorton Middle Locks Nos 4 and 5 | 1¼ furlongs | |
Hillmorton Bridge No 71    | ¾ furlongs | |
Hillmorton Boat Services  | ¼ furlongs | |
| Hillmorton Bottom Locks Nos 2 and 3 | ||
| Hillmorton Locks Winding Hole | ½ furlongs | |
Hillmorton Water Point  | 1 furlong | |
| Hillmorton Visitor Moorings (below locks) | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Kent Road Bridge No 69 | 4½ furlongs | |
| Clifton Bridge No 68 | 7½ furlongs | |
![](/photos/thumbnails/0/0o_051.jpg "The \\"White Building\\" by the side of the Bottom Locks. by Chris Jones – 13 March 2011")
- Hillmorton Locks — associated with this page
- Hillmorton Locks website for local information and history
- Oxford Canal Walk - Part One - Oxford to Thrupp - YouTube — associated with Oxford Canal
- A walk along the Oxford Canal (Southern Section) from Oxford to Thrupp Wide
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hillmorton Water Point — 1 furlong and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Rugby Visitor Moorings — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Newbold Wharf — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Stop — 8 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Ansty Water Point — 11 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Water Point (stop lock) — 15 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services — 15 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services
Hawkesbury Water Point (Engine House) — 15 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Hawkesbury Water Point (Engine House)
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 7 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel 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 — 7 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Wigrams Turn Marina — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole
Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks
Calcutt Marina — 13 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Norton Junction Bridge No 1 — 11 miles, 6½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel 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 Norton Junction Bridge No 1
Norton Sanitary Station — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel 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
Stockton Top Marina — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Watford Pumping Station — 13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel 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 Pumping StationNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Newbold Wharf — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services — 15 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Hillmorton Bridge No 71 — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 7 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Stop — 7 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Wigrams Turn Marina — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina — 13 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Norton Sanitary Station — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel 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
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel 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
Crick Wharf — 16 miles, 5 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel 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 Crick Wharf
Church Street Aqueduct — 17 miles and 16 locks away
Travel 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 Church Street Aqueduct
Bascote Bridge No 27 — 17 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Bascote Bridge No 27
Yelvertoft Wharf — 18 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel 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 Yelvertoft WharfNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Clifton Wharf — 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Rugby Visitor Moorings — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services — 15 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Hillmorton Bridge No 71 — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 7 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Wigrams Turn Marina — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina — 13 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Norton Sanitary Station — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel 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
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel 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
Crick Wharf — 16 miles, 5 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel 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 Crick Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina — 18 miles, 2 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel 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 Yelvertoft Marina
Fosse Wharf — 19 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Fosse WharfNearest place to turn
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hillmorton Locks Winding Hole — ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Clifton Arm Junction — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Brownsover Arm Junction (disused) — 2 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Rugby Wharf Arm Junction — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Rugby Wharf Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Rugby Wharf Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Rugby Wharf Arm) to Rugby Wharf Winding Hole
Northern End of Former Newbold Loop — 4 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Lime Farm Marina — 5 miles and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Fennis Field Arm — 5 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Brinklow Arm Junction (disused) — 7 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Arm Junction — 8 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Arm Winding Hole — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Stretton Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Stretton Arm) to Stretton Arm Winding Hole
Wyken Arm Junction — 14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Wyken Arm Terminal Basin — 14 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Wyken Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Wyken Arm) to Wyken Arm Terminal Basin
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Hillmorton Boat Services — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Wharf Farm Winding Hole — 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Turn — 7 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Marina (western entrance) — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Marina (western entrance)
Wolfamcote Winding Hole — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wolfamcote Winding Hole
Thick Thorne House Winding Hole — 11 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Thick Thorne House Winding Hole
Napton Junction — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Marina (western entrance) — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Marina (western entrance)
Whilton Marina — 13 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel 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 MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Clifton Wharf — 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Falls Bridge Wharf — 4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Stop — 8 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Barby Moorings — 2 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Wigrams Turn Marina — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Marina — 13 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) — 13 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)
Welton Hythe Marina — 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel 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
Stockton Top Marina — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel 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
Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel 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 Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina — 18 miles, 2 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel 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 Yelvertoft MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Hillmorton]
Nantwich News. Retrieved 24 February 2019. Historic England. "HILLMORTON BOTTOM LOCK (LOCKS 2 AND 3), FORMER OXFORD CANAL (1393797)". National Heritage
[Lock (water navigation)]
gear can sometimes be seen, as at Hillmorton on the Oxford Canal. Elsewhere they are still in use; a pair of twinned locks has been opened in 2014 on the
[Oxford Canal]
earlier canal tunnel built in the 1770s. It scales a flight of three locks at Hillmorton about three miles (5 km) east-southeast of the town. East of Rugby
[List of electoral wards in England by constituency]
South, Bulkington, Caldecott, Earl Craven and Wolston, Eastlands, Fosse, Hillmorton, Lawford and King's Newnham, New Bilton, Newbold, Overslade, Paddox, Wolvey
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Hawkesbury Stop Lock No.1 ... Hillmorton Bottom Locks 2 and 3 (paired). 70, Hillmorton Yard Bridge. Hillmorton Middle Locks 4 and 5 (paired) ...
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Aug 25, 2016 ... As did this boat as it sped away into the distance! Navigation Bridge No 85 to Hillmorton Bottom Lock 14 day moorings: 5.1/2 miles, 3 locks ...
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