 Hore's work here also included a semi-circular canal on the north side of the river.According to his will, drawn up in 1753, Hore was living at Ham Mills in Thatcham, and he was to leave his land, property and shares connected with the River Kennet to his sister-in-law, Ann Cook.Hore died on 12 April 1763, and was buried at St Mary's Church, Thatcham on 16 April.