Building record 0295202000 - LOCKS 1-2 GRAND UNION CANAL

Summary

Early nineteenth century double canal lock at entrance to Aylesbury Arm, built 1811-1814

Protected Status/Designation

  • Listed Building (II) 1161064: LOCKS 1 AND 2 GRAND UNION CANAL AYLESBURY ARM

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  • CANAL LOCK (Built 1811-1814, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)

Description

Grade II. Narrow double lock at entrance to Aylesbury Arm. 1811-14. Brick retaining walls, the lower lock with brick coping, the upper lock with stone coping. 2 flights of brick steps on N. side. E. end of upper lock has single gate with sluice, winding gear and quoins dated 1878. 2 other pairs of narrow gates with sluices, the centre gates with quoins dated 18?6. 5 cast iron bollards (B4).

Sources (1)

  • <4>SBC19041 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. p49.

Location

Grid reference SP 91716 14404 (point)
Civil Parish MARSWORTH, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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  • Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC13593)

Record last edited

Feb 12 2023 4:14PM

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