Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHanwell flight of locks and brick boundary wall of St Bernard's Hospital

Hanwell flight of locks and brick boundary wall of St Bernard's Hospital

England
List entry 1001963
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hanwell flight of locks and brick boundary wall of St Bernard's Hospital is a complex of structures associated with the development of the Grand Junction Canal and the establishment of a significant institutional building in Middlesex. The flight of locks, constructed in the early nineteenth century as part of the canal system, represents important engineering infrastructure of the period, whilst the brick boundary wall relates to St Bernard's Hospital, a substantial institutional establishment. Together these structures document the landscape changes of the nineteenth century in the Hanwell area, reflecting both the transport revolution and the development of provision for healthcare or welfare. The monuments survive as physical evidence of these two major themes of industrial and social development in the period.

Hanwell flight of locks and brick boundary wall of St Bernard's Hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001963. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hanwell flight of locks and brick boundary wall of St Bernard's Hospital?

Hanwell flight of locks and brick boundary wall of St Bernard's Hospital is a complex of structures associated with the development of the Grand Junction Canal and the establishment of a significant institutional building in Middlesex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001963.

Who is responsible for protecting Hanwell flight of locks and brick boundary wall of St Bernard's Hospital?

Hanwell flight of locks and brick boundary wall of St Bernard's Hospital is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1001963.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hanwell flight of locks and brick boundary wall of St Bernard's Hospital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windmill Bridge (0.2 km), Kew Palace (remains of) (4.6 km), London's Early Porcelain Industries: The Isleworth Pottery (4.8 km).

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