Bradford Lock facts for kids
Bradford Lock is a special kind of water elevator for boats. It's found in the town of Bradford-on-Avon in England, on the Kennet and Avon Canal.
This lock is quite old! Work on the Kennet and Avon Canal actually started right here in Bradford on Avon way back in 1794. The lock helps boats go up or down about 12 and a half feet (3.81 meters).
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What You'll Find Around the Lock
Boats can tie up, or 'moor', both above and below the lock. This means they can stop and park safely.
Historical Buildings Nearby
Close by, you can see a really big old building called a 'tithe barn'. It's from the 14th century, which makes it super old!
Right next to the lock is Bradford Wharf. This area has many old buildings linked to the canal's history. The Wharfinger's House was where the person who managed the wharf lived. Across the canal was a special 'gauging dock'. Here, canal boats were measured and weighed to figure out how much they should pay to use the canal.
The Canal's Long Stretch
The section of the canal just below Bradford Lock is very long. It stretches for about 10 miles (16 kilometers)! This makes it the second longest stretch of water without another lock on the entire Kennet and Avon Canal. This long section ends when boats reach the Bath Locks.
Images for kids
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Summer time at the Bradford Lock
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Wharfinger's House at Bradford Wharf
