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The treadwheel crane is a timber-framed lifting device of medieval origin located in Surrey, England. The structure represents an important example of medieval construction technology, employing a large wooden wheel operated by human labour to raise heavy materials, a technique essential to building projects throughout the medieval period. The crane demonstrates the engineering sophistication applied to practical problems of medieval construction and material handling. As a surviving example of such machinery, it provides valuable evidence for understanding the technological capabilities and methods employed in medieval building work.
The treadwheel crane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005918. View the official record →
The treadwheel crane is a timber-framed lifting device of medieval origin located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005918.
The treadwheel crane 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 1005918.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Catherine's Chapel (1.2 km), Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre (1.4 km), Bowl barrow 90m west of Tyting Farm (2.8 km).
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