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| HER Number | MWB20638 |
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| Record Type | Monument |
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| Name | Hungerford Marsh Swing Bridge |
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Summary
Swing bridge located in centre of lock
Monument Type(s):
- SWING BRIDGE (18th century to Late 20th century - Present - 1798 AD to 1980 AD?)
Full Description
In use, formerly maintained by British Waterways Board, later Canal & River Trust, 35, Hungerford. Visited by BIAG, 21/4/1987. The swing bridge has been rebuilt and is located across the centre of the lock. A modern, "5 Tons" weight limit sign is located near the bridge. <2>
Sources and further reading
| <01> | Clew, K R. 1973. The Kennet & Avon Canal. [Monograph / SWB6828] |
| <02> | Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 1966-1991. Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group Gazetteer of Industrial Sites & Monuments. 2023 WBC Network. OG37. [Unpublished document / SWB12762] |
| <03> | Clew, K R & The Kennet & Avon Canal Trust Ltd. 1974. The Kennet & Avon Canal Guide. Number One - Historical Background. [Unpublished document / SWB14604] |
| <04> | Pattray Publications. 1974. Map of the Kennet & Avon Canal - Reading to Hungerford. One inch to the mile. Lock No 73. [Map / SWB14605] |
| <05> | Russell, J. 1997. The Kennet & Avon Canal - A journey from Newbury to Bath in 1964. [Monograph / SWB14609] |
| <06> | Lindley-Jones, P. 2002. Restoring the Kennet & Avon Canal. [Monograph / SWB147997] |
| <07> | Berry, W. 2009. The Kennet and Avon Navigation - A History. [Monograph / SWB147998] |
Related Monuments
| MWB5758 | KENNET & AVON CANAL - General record (Monument) |
| MWB5895 | Hungerford Marsh Lock (Lock 73) (Monument) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
| EWB176 | Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group Survey |
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