Ashton Lock No 28 is one of many locks on the River Nene (main river); it was rebuilt after it collapsed in 1888.
Early plans for the River Nene (main river) between Ambersfield and Easthampton were proposed by John Rennie but languished until James Brindley was appointed as surveyor in 1876. Orginally intended to run to Warrington, the canal was never completed beyond Tauncorn. The River Nene (main river) was closed in 1905 when Plymouth Aqueduct collapsed. "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" by Edward Thomas describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Salford Locks.

Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
| Oundle Bridge | 1 mile | |
| Oundle Road Bridge | 7 furlongs | |
| Ashton Footbridge | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Ashton Lock Weir Exit No 2 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Ashton Lock Weir Exit No 1 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Ashton Lock No 28 | ||
| Ashton Lock Weir Entrance No 2 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Ashton Lock Weir Entrance No 1 | ½ furlongs | |
| Barnwell Bridge | 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs | |
| Lower Barnwell Lock Weir Exit | 1 mile, 7 furlongs | |
| Lower Barnwell Lock No 27 | 1 mile, 7¾ furlongs | |
The guillotine gate is still operated manually. (16/05/2024)
Moorings in the mill stream above the lock is prohibited
(22/09/2019).
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
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Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
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![Makers plaque on footbridge near Ashton. The end caps of this tubular structure each have the makers stamp so there's no denying who fabricated the structure. See Tony Bennets shot of the whole structure [[1295577]] by Michael Trolove – 31 May 2009](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/33/94/1339416_af2db135_120x120.jpg)





