Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRiver Wey aqueduct, Headley Park

River Wey aqueduct, Headley Park

England
List entry 1001783
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

River Wey aqueduct, Headley Park is a brick-built structure dating from the early nineteenth century, constructed to carry water across the River Wey valley. The aqueduct forms part of the Wey and Arun Canal system, an ambitious waterway project designed to connect the navigable waters of the River Wey at Guildford with the River Arun in West Sussex. Built with characteristic engineering practicality of the Regency era, it represents an important example of canal infrastructure from the period when inland waterway development was transforming English commerce and landscape. The structure survives as evidence of the technological and economic aspirations of early industrial Britain, though the canal system itself ceased commercial operation in the twentieth century.

River Wey aqueduct, Headley Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001783. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is River Wey aqueduct, Headley Park?

River Wey aqueduct, Headley Park is a brick-built structure dating from the early nineteenth century, constructed to carry water across the River Wey valley. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001783.

Who is responsible for protecting River Wey aqueduct, Headley Park?

River Wey aqueduct, Headley Park 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 1001783.

What other scheduled monuments are near River Wey aqueduct, Headley Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows, 980m east of Woolmer Pond Cottage (5.3 km), Bowl barrow 820m ESE of Woolmer Pond Cottage (5.4 km), Bowl barrow on Long Down, 920m north east of Sewage Works at Longmoor Camp (5.5 km).

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