Devizes Lock No 47
The Manifold Lock, Bath Road, Devizes SN10, United Kingdom

Devizes Lock No 47
is a minor waterways place
on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) between
Horton Bridge No 134 (Bishops Cannings village 1 mile north) (3 miles and 4¾ furlongs
and 3 locks
to the east) and
Avoncliffe Aqueduct (southern end) (Crosses the River Avon and the Bath - Trowbridge railway line. Towpath changes sides under the canal.) (13 miles and 7¼ furlongs
and 33 locks
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Horton Bridge No 134 is Black Horse PH (Devizes);
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Avoncliffe Aqueduct (southern end) is Bath Road Bridge No 142;
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a lock with a rise of 8 feet and 2 inches.
| Devizes Top Lock No 50 | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Northgate Street Bridge No 141 | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Devizes Lock No 49 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Devizes Lock No 48 | 1 furlong | |
| Black Horse PH (Devizes) | ½ furlongs | |
| Devizes Lock No 47 | ||
| Bath Road Bridge No 142 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Devizes Lock No 46 | 1 furlong | |
| Devizes Lock No 45 | 2 furlongs | |
| Devizes Lock 45 Services | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Caen Hill Top Lock Visitor Mooring | 2½ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Black Horse PH (Devizes)
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Nearest water point
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Sells Green Visitor Moorings — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Seend Wharf — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bradford on Avon Services — 12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Avoncliff Aqueduct Visitor Mooring (east) — 13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bathampton Bridge No 183 — 19 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Honeystreet Wharf — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Pewsey Wharf — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Wootton Rivers Visitor Moorings — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Crofton Lock No 60 — 18 miles, 6 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Sells Green Visitor Moorings — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Seend Wharf Bridge No 153 — 4 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bradford on Avon Services — 12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Pewsey Wharf — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Forest Road Bridge No 108 — 14 miles, 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Crofton Lock No 60 — 18 miles, 6 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Caen Hill Marina — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Seend Wharf — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bradford on Avon Services — 12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Marina — 2 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Pewsey Wharf — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmNearest place to turn
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Foxhanger Marina and Wharf — 2 miles and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Sells Green Swing Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 3 furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Seend Winding Hole — 4 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Seend Wharf — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Semington Junction — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Whaddon Grove Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Hilperton (Staverton) Marina — 9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf Winding Hole — 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Marina Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Horton Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Allington Swing Bridge No 129 Winding Hole — 5 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Alton Valley Bridge No 123 Winding Hole — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Wilcot Wide — 9 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Pewsey Winding Hole — 11 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Milkhouse Water Winding Hole — 13 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Wootton Rivers Farm Bridge Winding Hole — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Burbage Wharf — 16 miles, 1 furlong and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole above Crofton Top Lock — 17 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Crofton Lock No 60 Winding Hole — 18 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole above Crofton Bottom Lock No 63 — 19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Seend Wharf — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bradford on Avon Services — 12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Pewsey Wharf — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Caen Hill Marina — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Marina — 2 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Old Builders Wharf — 8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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![Caen Hill Locks [5]. Seen from above, this is number 47, Manifold Lock. For another view of the lock see [[4244127]].There are 29 locks raising the Kennet and Avon Canal 272 feet in a distance of two miles up Caen Hill near Devizes. Designed by engineer John Rennie, the sixteen locks (numbers 29 to 44) which form the steepest part are a Scheduled Ancient Monument.The bridge is named Prison Bridge after the Devizes County House of Corrections which stood nearby (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devizes_County_House_of_Corrections). The bridge carries the A361 road over the canal and is listed, grade II with details at: https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249416 by Michael Dibb – 30 January 2018](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/67/83/5678357_50b7de6b_120x120.jpg)
![Kennet and Avon Canal [7]. Prison Bridge Lock is seen from Prison Bridge which carries the A361 road over the Kennet & Avon Canal. This is the fourth lock from Devizes Wharf and two more locks separate this lock from the top of the Caen Hill staircase of locks. The bridge gets its name from the prison that once stood nearby.The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town. by Michael Dibb – 12 November 2014](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/24/41/4244127_8df585b0_120x120.jpg)











![Kennet and Avon Canal [24]. Prison Bridge carries Bath Road over the Kennet and Avon Canal. The bridge is so named because, when built, it was near to Devizes Prison. The bridge was constructed in the early 19th century and it is set at an angle across the canal. Constructed of red brick with some grey brick on rubble stone base.Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249416The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town. by Michael Dibb – 20 December 2022](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/37/61/7376154_a587dc86_120x120.jpg)


![Devizes houses [51]. The White House (formerly known as Bridge House) and Durleston are almost certainly associated with the Kennet & Avon Canal. Probably a lock keepers residence, this circa 1840 building alongside Prison Bridge is listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249415The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town. by Michael Dibb – 12 November 2014](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/24/41/4244106_927a8477_120x120.jpg)





![Kennet and Avon Canal [6]. Seen from the towpath, a public footpath, Prison Bridge carries the A361 Bath Road over the Kennet & Avon canal. The lower tunnel to the right was incorporated to accommodate the tramroad which connected two completed sections of the canal. The tablet seen between the two arches commemorates John Blackwell the canal engineer. The bridge gets its name from the prison that once stood nearby. The bridge is listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249416The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town. by Michael Dibb – 12 November 2014](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/24/41/4244156_4392677e_120x120.jpg)


![Kennet and Avon Canal [8]. Seen from the towpath is this view across the Kennet & Avon canal just above Prison Bridge lock. The Black Horse hotel with its canal-side beer garden is seen in the background.The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town. by Michael Dibb – 12 November 2014](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/24/41/4244161_ab251c3d_120x120.jpg)

![Kennet and Avon Canal [5]. This low tunnel was incorporated into Prison Bridge, which carries the A361 Bath Road over the Kennet & Avon canal, to accommodate the tramroad that was used to link the completed sections of the canal. The towpath, a public footpath passes through the tunnel. The bridge gets its name from the prison that once stood nearby. The bridge is listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249416The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town. by Michael Dibb – 12 November 2014](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/24/41/4244133_2a4b7e4c_120x120.jpg)

