Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMonkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal

Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal

England
List entry 1006971
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Monkey Marsh Lock is a lock structure on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Berkshire, England, dating from the canal's construction in the late eighteenth century. The lock represents the engineering infrastructure of the canal's development phase, which was undertaken to improve inland water transport and commercial connectivity between London and the West Country. As a component of the broader canal system, the lock demonstrates the technical standards and construction methods characteristic of late Georgian canal engineering. The site retains historical significance as part of the preserved Kennet and Avon Canal, which remains an important example of Britain's canal heritage.

Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006971. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal?

Monkey Marsh Lock is a lock structure on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Berkshire, England, dating from the canal's construction in the late eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006971.

Who is responsible for protecting Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal?

Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal 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 1006971.

What other scheduled monuments are near Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated manorial site 200m north-west of East Field Copse (2.3 km), Chapel of St Leonard, Manor Farm (3.5 km), Cruise missile shelter complex, Greenham Common Airbase (4.2 km).

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