An archaeological survey and watching brief at Garston Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal

Author

Harding, P. A.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Industrial archaeology review. 1995, Num. 2, Vol. 17, 159-170, 7 ill.; diagrams; maps; 1 plan

ISSN

0309-0728

Abstract (en)

Restoration work at the turf-sided Garston Lock [in the parish of Burghfield, Berkshire,] by British Waterways in 1993-1994, as part of the reopening of the Kennet and Avon Canal, is described. The discovery of a timber head apron of the mid-18th c. has provided additional detail on the construction of turf-sided locks at this time. This apron, comprising a base plate, plank floor and side walls as well as a mitre cill, was abandoned when the lock was shortened. Comparisons have been made with a lock of similar construction and date at Monkey Marsh, Thatcham. Garston lock was subsequently rebuilt, possibly c.1854, to the specifications of John Rennie for locks elsewhere on the Kennet and Avon Canal. The turf sides were retained but were reveted with slate, a unique feature for locks on this canal.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Architecture -- United Kingdom
• Garston Lock||Burghfield (GBR)
• Archaeological surveying
• 1993-1994
• Great Britain
• Locks (hydraulic engineering)
• Restoration
• Civil engineering
• Rennie, John, 1761-1821

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Architecture -- Royaume-Uni
• Garston Lock||Burghfield (GBR)
• Prospection archéologique
• 1993-1994
• Grande-Bretagne
• Ecluse
• Restauration
• Ouvrage d'art
• Rennie, John, 1761-1821

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19960101-00281236

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