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| HER Number | MWB5829 |
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| Record Type | Monument |
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| Name | Widmead Lock (Lock 89) |
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Summary
Lock constructed in about 1723 along the Kennet Navigation, rebuilt several times
Other Statuses and Cross-References
- Berkshire SMR No. (pre 2000): 05050.38.000
Monument Type(s):
- CANAL LOCK (18th century to 19th century - 1718 AD to 1831 AD)
Full Description
Widmead lock was built between 1718 and 1723 (prob circa 1723). Was rebuilt 1767 to accomodate Newbury barges. Narrowed 1831 to bring locks to K&A standard size.
Sources and further reading
| <01> | Berry, W. 2009. The Kennet and Avon Navigation - A History. [Monograph / SWB147998] |
| <02> | Lindley-Jones, P. 2002. Restoring the Kennet & Avon Canal. [Monograph / SWB147997] |
| <03> | Pattray Publications. 1974. Map of the Kennet & Avon Canal - Reading to Hungerford. One inch to the mile. Lock No 89. [Map / SWB14605] |
| <04> | Clew, K R & The Kennet & Avon Canal Trust Ltd. 1974. The Kennet & Avon Canal Guide. Number One - Historical Background. [Unpublished document / SWB14604] |
| <05> | Dalby, L J. 1973. The Kennet Navigation. [Unpublished document / SWB14602] |
| <06> | Clew, K R. 1973. The Kennet & Avon Canal. [Monograph / SWB6828] |
| <07> | Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 1966-1991. Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group Gazetteer of Industrial Sites & Monuments. 2023 WBC Network. OG32. [Unpublished document / SWB12762] |
Related Monuments
| MWB5758 | KENNET & AVON CANAL - General record (Monument) |
| MWB5827 | KENNET & AVON CANAL - MONKEY MARSH TO WIDMEAD LOCK (Monument) |
| MWB5830 | KENNET & AVON CANAL - WIDMEAD LOCK TO BULL'S LOCK (Monument) |
| MWB22340 | Site of Widmead Bridge (Bridge 45) (Monument) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
| EWB176 | Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group Survey |
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