Crofton, Wiltshire

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Crofton
Wiltshire

Bridge over the canal, Crofton
Location
Grid reference: SU264626
Location: 51°21’43"N, 1°37’17"W
Data
Local Government
Council: Wiltshire

Crofton is a tiny hamlet in Wiltshire, in he east of the county, nestled against the Kennet and Avon Canal, a mile and a half to the south-west of Great Bedwyn.

This is the location of two noted structures on the canal, the Crofton Locks and Crofton Pumping Station.

A Roman road passing south-east to north-west passes through Crofton.

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