Dock Lock had been partly restored previously by the Cotswold Canals Trust. As part of the Phase 1B restoration programme the lock is now being fully restored.
Dock Lock is the second in the Eastington flight of five when heading towards Stroud.
When the canal was first opened the lock was known as Court Orchard, but has since been renamed.
The lining of the chamber was originally in hand-made dark red brick which is capped by a stone coping.
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Dock Lock, Stroudwater Canal. [Date: 17/05/2024]
Pound above Dock Lock, Stroudwater Canal. [Date: 26/10/2024]
Pound above Dock Lock looking towards Pike Bridge. [Date: 26/10/2024]
Looking towards Dock Lock. [Date: 26/10/2024]
Pound below Dock Lock, Stroudwater Canal. [Date: 26/10/2024]
Dock Lock, Stroudwater Canal. [Date: 17/05/2024]
Dock Lock, Stroudwater Canal. [Date: 17/05/2024]
Dock Lock, Stroudwater Canal. [Date: 17/05/2024]
Dock Lock, Stroudwater Canal. [Date: 17/05/2024]
Before Partial Restoration
Dock Lock completely overgrown in 1986!. [Date: 1986]