The West Berkshire Historic Environment Record (HER) is the primary index of the physical remains of past human activity in the unitary authority of West Berkshire Council. Limited elements of the West Berkshire HER are available online via the Heritage Gateway, therefore it is not suitable for use in desk-based studies associated with development, planning and land-use changes, and does not meet the requirements of paragraph 194 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021: 56). Please read
the important guidance on the use of the West Berkshire HER data. For these purposes and all other commercial enquiries, please contact the Archaeology team and complete our
online HER enquiry form.
This site is designated as being of national importance and is afforded additional protection. Consult West Berkshire Council's Archaeology team if more information or advice is needed.
| HER Number | MWB5783 |
|---|
| Record Type | Monument |
|---|
| Name | Sheffield Lock (Lock 101) |
|---|
Summary
Scheduled Monument and Grade II listed lock built between 1718 and 1723 along the Kennet Navigation, altered and rebuilt several times, with scalloped brickwork retaining turf sides
Associated Legal Designations or Protected Status
- Listed Building (II) 1319599: SHEFFIELD LOCK AT SU 648706
- Scheduled Monument 1006972: SHEFFIELD (OR SHENFIELD) LOCK
- Conservation Area: Sheffield Bridge
Other Statuses and Cross-References
- Berkshire SMR No. (pre 2000): 05050.14.000
- National Monuments Record No.: SU 67 SW 26
SU 6483 7061
Monument Type(s):
- CANAL LOCK (18th century to Late 20th century - 1718 AD to 1978 AD)
Full Description
SM 195. ORIGINALLY BUILT BETWEEN 1718 AND 1723. WIDENED IN 1767 TO TAKE NEWBURY BARGE. REBUILT 1831 ON A NARROWER WIDTH. WAS ORIGINALLY TURFSIDE, WITH RAIL AND SLEEPER SIDES ADDED POST GWR. RAIL AND SLEEPER REPLACED WITH 11 BAY SCALLOPED BRICKWORK (TURF SIDES RETAINED BEHIND) 1978
ONE OF 13 LOCKS ON THE KENNET NAVIGATION SECTION OF THE KENNET AND AVON CANAL. RETAINS TURFSIDES, BUT PLANKING (REPLACED WITH BRICKWORK IN 11 BAYS) FORMS SCALLOPED SIDES. LOCK GATES HAVE BEEN RESTORED. OPEN TO NAVIGATION.
The question over the name 'Shenfield' as opposed to 'Sheffield' for this lock is related to the Ordnance Survey use of Shenfield Mill on the 5th Epoch mapping <11>.
Repair works were also carried out in 2016, with an archaeological survey undertaken <12>.
Sources and further reading
| <01> | Department of the Environment. 1974-2000?. DOE List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Unpublished document / SWB10006] |
| <02> | Dalby, L J. 1973. The Kennet Navigation. [Unpublished document / SWB14602] |
| <03> | Merriman, T. 1973. Exploring the Kennet & Avon Canal. [Unpublished document / SWB14603] |
| <04> | Clew, K R. 1973. The Kennet & Avon Canal. [Monograph / SWB6828] |
| <05> | Clew, K R & The Kennet & Avon Canal Trust Ltd. 1974. The Kennet & Avon Canal Guide. Number One - Historical Background. [Unpublished document / SWB14604] |
| <06> | Pattray Publications. 1974. Map of the Kennet & Avon Canal - Reading to Hungerford. One inch to the mile. Lock No 101. [Map / SWB14605] |
| <07> | Historic England (previously English Heritage). ?-present. NMR Buildings Files on Historic England Archive. BF097410. [Index / SWB147173]
https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/photos/ (Accessed 21/04/2020) |
| <08> | Lindley-Jones, P. 2002. Restoring the Kennet & Avon Canal. [Monograph / SWB147997] |
| <09> | Berry, W. 2009. The Kennet and Avon Navigation - A History. [Monograph / SWB147998] |
| <10> | Gelling, M. 1973. The Place Names of Berkshire - Part One. English Place-Name Society Vol XLIX. P206,208. [Monograph / SWB10003] |
| <11> | Ordnance Survey. 1962-1981. Ordnance Survey Epoch 5, 1:2500. 1:2500. [Map / SWB14665] |
| <12> | Cook, M. 2016. Programme of archaeological work at Sheffield Lock, Burghfield, Kennet and Avon Canal, West Berkshire. In ADS Grey Lit library. 10.5284/1041911. [Unpublished document / SWB149198]
https://doi.org/10.5284/1041911 (Accessed 14/11/2018) |
Related Monuments
| MWB5784 | SHEFFIELD LOCK - Gate (Monument) |
| MWB5758 | KENNET & AVON CANAL - General record (Monument) |
| MWB5782 | KENNET & AVON CANAL - GARSTON TO SHEFFIELD LOCK (Monument) |
| MWB5785 | KENNET & AVON CANAL - SHEFFIELD LOCK TO SULHAMSTEAD (Monument) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
| EWB1541 | Archaeological Work at Sheffield Lock |
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.