Information for record number MWA4341:
Lucy's Locks

Summary River locks known as Lucy's Locks. They comprise chambers with wooden gates at each end and sluices used to lower and raise the water level. Of Post Medieval date, they were located on the River Avon 100m south east of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford on Avon.
What Is It?  
Type: River Navigation, River Lock
Period: Post-medieval - Industrial (1540 AD - 1900 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Stratford upon Avon
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 20 54
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
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1 The locks here probably date from around 1664 when Sandy's original work was improved upon, and was therefore probably built by Yarranton. The system was further improved in 1823-5 when the third set of lock gates was added making a staircase lock, with a total lift of 7' 4". The site was filled in in 1959.
2 Plan on SMR Card from Hadfield and Norris book.
3 A desktop assessment was undertaken in 1996 of Lucy's Mill and locks. Considered possible that remains of 17th century works may survive, despite later remodellings - these would be of regional significance. Document contains historical detail and reproductions of historic maps.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Waterways to Stratford
Author/originator: Hadfield C & Norris J
Date: 1984
Page Number: 60
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Source No: 3
Source Type: Desk Top Study
Title: Archaeological Assessment of Lucy's Mill, Stratford upon Avon
Author/originator: Jones C
Date: 1996
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Plan
Title: SMR Card
Author/originator: Hadfield and Norris
Date: 1984
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: PRN 4341
   
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source SMR Card Sites and Monuments Record Card. The Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record began to be developed during the 1970s. The details of individual archaeological sites and findspots were written on record cards. These record cards were used until the 1990s, when their details were entered on to a computerised system. The record cards are still kept at the office of the Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record. back
period Medieval 1066 AD to 1539 AD (the 11th century AD to the 16th century AD)

The medieval period comes after the Saxon period and before the post medieval period.

The Medieval period begins in 1066 AD.
This was the year that the Normans, led by William the Conqueror (1066 – 1087), invaded England and defeated Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in East Sussex.
The Medieval period includes the first half of the Tudor period (1485 – 1603 AD), when the Tudor family reigned in England and eventually in Scotland too.

The end of the Medieval period is marked by Henry VIII’s (1509 – 1547) order for the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the years running up to 1539 AD. The whole of this period is sometimes called the Middle Ages.
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period Post Medieval About 1540 AD to 1750 AD (the 16th century AD to the 18th century AD)

The Post Medieval period comes after the medieval period and before the Imperial period.

This period covers the second half of the reign of the Tudors (1485 – 1603), the reign of the Stuarts (1603 – 1702) and the beginning of the reign of the Hannoverians (1714 – 1836).
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monument RIVER LOCK * A section of the water channel of a river, shut off above and below by lock gates provided with sluices to let water in and out and thus raise or lower boats from one level to another. Often found situated next to a weir. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument LOCK * A section of the water channel on a canal or river shut off above and below by lock gates provided with sluices to let the water out and in, and thus raise or lower boats from one level to another. Use more specific type where known. back
monument MILL * A factory used for processing raw materials. Use more specific mill type where known. See also TEXTILE MILL, for more narrow terms. back
monument LOCK GATE * A large wooden gate, positioned at either end of a canal or river lock, equipped with sluices to let water through. back
monument CHURCH * A building used for public Christian worship. Use more specific type where known. back
monument INDUSTRIAL * This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms. back
monument SLUICE * A dam which can be raised or lowered to regulate the flow of water. back
monument GATE * A movable stucture which enables or prevents entrance to be gained. Usually situated in a wall or similar barrier and supported by gate posts. back
monument RIVER NAVIGATION * A river canalized for shipping. back
monument LIFT * A structure consisting of a box or platform for carrying goods or passengers from one level to another. Use specific type where known. back
monument WORKS * Usually a complex of buildings for the processing of raw materials. Use specific type where known. back

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