Saltford Lock

The Bristol Avon Navigation, which runs the 15 miles (24 km) from the Kennet and Avon Canal at Hanham Lock to the Bristol Channel at Avonmouth, was constructed between 1724 and 1727,[1] following legislation passed by Queen Anne,[2][3] by a company of proprietors and the engineer John Hore of Newbury.

The first cargo of 'Deal boards, Pig-Lead and Meal' arrived in Bath in December 1727.

The lock and weir are overlooked by the remains of the Kelston Brass Mill, which was working until 1925.

The lock was opened in 1727 and destroyed in 1738 (probably by rival coal dealers) to stop the use of the river for transportation.

The wooden fireplace has holes made by newly promoted barge captains using hot pokers.