Caen Hill Locks: Engineering Marvel

Duration: 31 mins
Distance: 1.2 km

By Colin Stevens

Caen Hill Locks in Devizes is recognised as one of the wonders of the canal age and is an incredible piece of engineering still very much in use today.

But alongside this set of 16 amazing locks is the story of Britain's industrial and transport revolutions in one waterway, the Kennet & Avon Canal.

On the Tour you’ll also uncover some lesser known but fascinating secrets this canal holds.

Download this tour and be prepared to journey through the amazing story of this industrial marvel.

Stops: 8

Location Tags:

• Wiltshire
• Devizes
• Caen Locks
• Families
• History
• Nature
• Canals

1. Caen Hill Cafe

2. Top of Locks

3. An Engineering Marvel

4. Building the Canal

5. The Boom Times

6. Decline and Neglect

7. Rebirth and Restoration

8. The Thin Blue Line

Reviews

Gemma
11 Apr 2019
"Thanks Colin, great tour, would recommend! :)"

Tom Durrant
17 Mar 2019
"This was an incredible journey through history!"

Copyright Credits

Sound effects licensed from EzeAudio and the BBC (via ProSoundEffects).

Derelict Canal image by Dr Neil Clifton licensed under Creative Commons Share Alike.