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Garston Lock No 102

 
Garston Lock, M4, Theale RG31 7BH, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Garston Lock No 102 is a minor waterways place on the River Kennet between Burghfield Bridge No 14 (Burghfield) (1 mile and 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock to the east) and Newbury Lock No 85 (13 miles and 2 furlongs and 15 locks to the west).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Burghfield Bridge No 14 is Winding Hole below Garston Lock (Garston Lock Weir Exit); ½ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Newbury Lock No 85 is Sheffield Lock No 101; 3¾ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

This is a lock with a rise of 7 feet and 7 inches.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Dunelm Mill
 Homebase

Amenities nearby at Sheffield Lock No 101

 Lloyds Bank
 Arrowhead Hire Ltd
 Buildbase
 Theale Station
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Aldermaston Lock No 954 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Ham Manor Marina12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Kintbury Services19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Thames & Kennet Marina6 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet Marina
Shiplake Lock10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Shiplake Lock
Cleeve Lock18 miles, 2 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Cleeve Lock

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Aldermaston Lock No 954 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Ham Manor Marina12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Kintbury Services19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Shiplake Lock10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Shiplake Lock
Mapledurham Lock11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Mapledurham Lock
Marsh Lock13 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Marsh Lock
Hambleden Lock16 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Hambleden Lock
Goring Lock17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Goring Lock

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Aldermaston Lock No 954 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Ham Manor Marina12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Kintbury Services19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Thames & Kennet Marina6 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet Marina
Shiplake Lock10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Shiplake Lock
Mapledurham Lock11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Mapledurham Lock

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Sheffield Lock Weir Entrance6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole below Sulhampstead Lock1 mile, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Draper's Osier Bed Stream Leaves1 mile, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole below Tyle Mill Lock2 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Tyle Mill Winding Hole2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole by Ufton Swing Bridge2 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole below Padworth Lock4 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Aldermaston Arm4 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Winding Hole below Garston Lock½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Burghfield Mill Winding Hole7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Burghfield Lock Weir Exit1 mile, 3 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Burghfield Island Entrance No 21 mile, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Burghfield Island Entrance No 11 mile, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Southcote Lock Weir Exit2 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Fobney Lock Weir Entrance2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Winding Hole above Fobney Lock3 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Fobney Lock Weir Exit3 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Winding Hole above County Lock4 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Reading Jail Loop (western entrance)5 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Reading Jail Loop (western entrance)
Reading Jail Loop (eastern entrance)5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Reading Jail Loop (eastern entrance)

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Kintbury Services19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Mapledurham Lock11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Mapledurham Lock

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Newbury Marina12 miles, 6½ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Thames & Kennet Marina6 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet Marina
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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Wikipedia

Wikipedia has a page about Garston Lock

Garston Lock (grid reference SU655707) is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal. It is near the M4 motorway and near Reading, England.

Garston Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury, and this stretch of the river is now administered by Canal & River Trust and known as the Kennet Navigation. It has a rise/fall of 7 ft 7ins (2.29m).

One of only two remaining working examples of turf sided locks on the canal (the other being Monkey Marsh Lock), Garston Lock has been described as needing "more water to operate than the now more common brick or stone-sided variety" as the sloping sides increase the volume of the lock.

The two sets of lock gates work differently: the upper set operates via a mechanical system, while the lower gates are hydraulic. The top part of the lock chamber has sloping banks which are covered by vegetation of various types rather than by turf. An arrangement of steel rails ensures that boats stay in the centre of the lock during the rise/fall of 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m).

The lock is a grade II* listed building.

Two pillboxes dating from World War II at the northwest and southeast corners of the lock, which were built as anti tank defences, are also listed buildings.

Other Wikipedia pages that might relate to Garston Lock
[Lock (water navigation)] stone, and so only a few good examples survive, such as at Garston Lock, and Monkey Marsh Lock, on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Both these locks are in the [Monkey Marsh Lock] lock has a rise/fall of 8 ft 8 in (2.64 m). One of only two remaining working examples of turf sided locks on the canal (the other being Garston Lock) [Kennet and Avon Canal] Lock in Theale. Even after this, the river is isolated from Reading's suburbs by a wide floodplain surrounding the river. In this stretch is Garston Lock [List of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal] 16 September 2006. "Sheffield Lock". historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. Retrieved 16 September 2006. "Garston Lock". historicengland.org.uk. English [Port of Garston] million on new lock gates, £2.2 million on sheds and buildings and £1.8 million on a new crane. Railway Magazine December 1936 LMS advert "Garston - Associated [Burghfield] Burghfield Bridge). The canal has a number of locks, Sheffield Lock, Garston Lock and Burghfield Lock, and a swing-bridge along the Burghfield stretch. There [Theale] contains Sheffield Mill, Sheffield Lock and a pillbox, all listed. This lock has unusual scalloped walls. Garston Lock, to the east is Grade II* listed [John Hore] ISBN 978-0140076226. "WOOLHAMPTON LOCK (Lock 94)". www.heritagegateway.org.uk. Heritage Gateway. Retrieved 13 January 2017. "GARSTON LOCK (Lock 102)". www.heritagegateway [Burghfield Lock] Burghfield Lock is a lock on the River Kennet at Burghfield in the English county of Berkshire. Burghfield Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the
 
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Garston Lock No 102, Kennet and Avon... © Dr Neil Clifton ...
Garston Lock, like Burghfield, is a turf-sided lock and is one of the original locks on the Kennet Navigation. It occupies a very isolated position and is difficult to ...
Category:Garston Lock - Wikimedia Commons
Feb 6, 2019 ... Media in category "Garston Lock". The following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. Garston lock 1.jpg 1,152 × 864; 381 KB. Garston Lock ...
Footbridge over the bywash, Garston Lock... © Christine Johnstone ...
Oct 23, 2013 ... Footbridge over the bywash, Garston Lock [no 102]. taken 6 years ago, near to Sheffield Bottom, West Berkshire, Great Britain. More sizes.
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I don't think this is quite legal but at least they are not riding along the road. They were riding the bikes in an area off the towpath before heading off home.
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Railway bridge: Bull's Lock No.88: Bull's Swing Bridge No.27: ... See SU4966 : Kennet & Avon Navigation: Railway bridge and Bulls Lock for a similar view in the ...
List of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal - Wikipedia
The Kennet and Avon Canal is a canal in southern England. The name may refer to either the .... 102, Garston Lock · SU655707, II*, 7 feet 7 inches (2.31 m). 103, Burghfield Lock .... "Bath Bottom Lock No 7". Canalplan AC Gazetteer. Retrieved  ...
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Blakes Lock is the only lock maintained by Thames Conservancy which is not actually on the River Thames. A short term licence for passage of the Thames can ...
Tour 2000 BCN + page 32
The bored Blakes Lock keeper was not interested in seeing our Gold licence or the Thames licence you get issued with. .... Approaching Garston Lock No 102.