Sheffield Lock
| Sheffield Lock | |
|---|---|
 Sheffield Lock, with its scalloped walls | |
  Location of Sheffield Lock in Berkshire | |
| 51°25′51″N 1°04′07″W / 51.4309°N 1.0687°W | |
| Type | Canal lock |
| Location | Burghfield |
| SU 648706 | |
| History | |
| Built | 1718–1723 |
| Rebuilt | mid 18th century |
| Site notes | |
| Area | Berkshire |
| Architect | John Hore |
| Governing body | Canal and River Trust |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Sheffield Lock at SU 648706 |
| Designated | 6 December 1990 |
| Reference no. | 1319599 |
Official name | Sheffield (or Shenfield) Lock |
| Reference no. | 1006972 |
Sheffield Lock, at grid reference SU648706, is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, in the civil parish of Burghfield in the English county of Berkshire. It is also sometimes known as Shenfield Lock.
History
[edit]Sheffield Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury, and this stretch of the river is now administered by the Canal & River Trust as part of the Kennet Navigation. It has a change in level of 2 ft 2 in (0.66 m).[1]
The lock was built in the early 18th century and was originally turf-sided. It was enlarged in the mid 18th century to cope with larger "Newbury barges"[2] and has 20th century alterations. It consists of brick chamber walls of 11 scalloped bays, with brick coping and has 2 sets of double wooden gates, all with mechanical gate paddle gearing. The lock is Grade II listed,[3] and a scheduled monument.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Pearson, Michael (2003). Kennet & Avon Middle Thames:Pearson's Canal Companion. Rugby: Central Waterways Supplies. ISBN 0-907864-97-X.
- ^ Allsop, Niall (1987). The Kennet & Avon Canal. Bath: Millstream Book. ISBN 0-948975-15-6.
- ^ Historic England (6 December 1990). "Sheffield Lock at SU 648706 (Grade II) (1319599)". National Heritage List for England.
- ^ Historic England. "Sheffield (or Shenfield) Lock (Grade scheduled monument) (1006972)". National Heritage List for England.
See also
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