Ham Lock

Ham Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Newbury, Berkshire, England.

Ham Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 4 ft 2 in (1.27 m).

Famous quotes containing the words ham and/or lock:

    “We had some ham and eggs and took our time saying goodbye to the bright lights.”
    —Stanley Kubrick (b. 1928)

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    —Mark Twain [Samuel Langhorne Clemens] (1835–1910)