Cotswold Canals in Pictures

Siddington Second Lock

This lock is the second in a flight of four at Siddington.

This lock, in common with many others on the Thames & Severn, was shortened in an attempt to save water.

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Siddington Second Lock
Siddington Second Lock - view towards South Cerney
Siddington Second Lock
Siddington Second Lock - view towards South Cerney
Siddington Second Lock
Inside Siddington Second Lock chamber with view to third lock
Siddington Second Lock
Inside Siddington Second Lock chamber showing lock shortening arch
Siddington Second Lock
Siddington Second Lock showing two sets of top gate recesses
Siddington Second Lock
View of Siddington Second Lock from Siddington Bridge

Siddington Second Lock Spill Weir

Siddington Second Lock
Siddington Second Lock Spill Weir

Historical Photo

Siddington Second Lock
1904 view of Siddington Second Lock, with bridge & wharf house just visible.
[Reproduced by permission of English Heritage]