Information for record number MWA4347:
Luddington Lower (New) Lock 500m SW of Luddington

Summary The site of a river lock, a rectangular chamber with wooden gates at each end, used to lower and raise the water level. It dates from the Imperial period, and was situated on the River Avon, 400m north east of All Saint's Church, Weston on Avon.
What Is It?  
Type: Lock, River Lock
Period: Imperial - Industrial (1751 AD - 1913 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Luddington
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 16 52
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
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1 The above location is the apparent approximate position as calculated from Hadfield's directions. This lock would have been one of the two new locks built during the improvements of 1827 (the other was at Welford - WA 4344). Little remains, but the drystone walling of the rectangular lock chamber, about 60 foot by 12 foot can be seen. The left hand wall of the chamber is built into the river bank. The lift was 2ft, the lock having been built to bypass shallows.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Waterways to Stratford
Author/originator: Hadfield C & Norris J
Date: 1984
Page Number: 61
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period Imperial 1751 AD to 1914 AD (end of the 18th century AD to the beginning of the 20th century AD)

This period comes after the Post Medieval period and before the modern period and starts with beginning of the Industrial Revolution in 1750. It includes the second part of the Hannoverian period (1714 – 1836) and the Victorian period (1837 – 1901). The Imperial period ends with the start of the First World War in 1914.
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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 LOCK CHAMBER * The space enclosed between the gates and side-walls of a lock. 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 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 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 WALL * An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known. back

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