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

The Hanwell flight of locks is a series of ten locks on the Grand Junction Canal constructed between 1794 and 1805, representing an important engineering solution to the significant change in water level required at this location in Middlesex. The accompanying brick boundary wall of St Bernard's Hospital dates from the nineteenth century and reflects the institutional development of the area alongside the canal infrastructure. Together these structures demonstrate the interrelationship between industrial transport networks and local institutional growth during the Georgian and Victorian periods. The locks themselves remain significant examples of canal engineering from the early period of Britain's canal construction boom.

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?

The Hanwell flight of locks is a series of ten locks on the Grand Junction Canal constructed between 1794 and 1805, representing an important engineering solution to the significant change in water level required at this location 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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