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| HER Number | MWB5907 |
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| Record Type | Monument |
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| Name | Site of Swing bridge west of Picketfield Lock (Bridge 54A) |
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Summary
Brick traces of destroyed swing bridge recorded in bank of canal by BIAG (24/1/87).
Other Statuses and Cross-References
- Berkshire SMR No. (pre 2000): 05050.75.020
Monument Type(s):
- SWING BRIDGE (18th century to Late 20th century - Present - 1798 AD to 1980 AD?)
Full Description
A visit by BIAG in 1987 noted that the remains of the swing bridge, on the south side of the canal, were visible from the towpath on the north side; and that the GWR weight restriction sign also survived (photo on file). <4>
Sources and further reading
| <01> | Landmark. 1872-85. Digital Ordnance Survey Mapping Epoch 1, 1:2500 (25 inch). Digital. 1:2500. Marked 'Draw Bridge'. [Map / SWB14341] |
| <02> | Landmark. 1912-24. Digital Ordnance Survey Mapping Epoch 3, 1:2500 (25 inch). Digital. 25 inches to a mile. Marked 'Swing Bridge'. [Map / SWB14456] |
| <03> | Russell, J. 1997. The Kennet & Avon Canal - A journey from Newbury to Bath in 1964. [Monograph / SWB14609] |
| <04> | Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 1966-1991. Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group Gazetteer of Industrial Sites & Monuments. 2023 WBC Network. OG35. [Unpublished document / SWB12762] |
Related Monuments
| MWB5905 | KENNET & AVON CANAL - PICKETFIELD LOCK TO WILTS (Monument) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
| EWB176 | Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group Survey |
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