Historic bridges · South East England
Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671
Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1136141). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details The following structure shall be added to the list: SU 46 NW HAMSTEAD MARSHALL KENNET & AVON CANAL 15/23 Hamstead Bridge and GV Hamstead Lock at SU 424671 II Road bridge and integral lock. Late C18, C20 alterations. Brick bridge with single elliptical arch, band, solid parapet and piers, with brick and stone coping. Integral brick lock walls to W. Lock has brick chamber with cement rendered coping. 2 sets of double wooden gates; top gates with mechanical ground paddle gearing, bottom gates with hydraulic gate paddle gearing. The Kennet & Avon Canal was constructed between 1794-1810. John Rennie was principal engineer. Listing NGR: SU4235867045 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 39804 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hamstead Bridge and Hamstead Lock, located in Hampstead Marshall, South-East England, is a Grade II listed building. This structure serves as a functional bridge and lock, contributing to the region's waterways and historical infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4009, -1.3925
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hampstead Marshall
- Postcode
- RG20 0JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
Sources
- wikidata: Q26429454 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671?
- Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671 is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 0JE), in the parish of Hampstead Marshall.
- Is Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671 a listed building?
- Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671 free to visit?
- Yes, Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 0JE. It sits within the Newbury parliamentary constituency.