2012

SU2263 : Kennet and Avon Canal - Burbage Wharf and crane

taken 12 years ago, near to Stibb Green, Wiltshire, England

Kennet and Avon Canal - Burbage Wharf and crane
Kennet and Avon Canal - Burbage Wharf and crane
This wharf on the Kennet & Avon Canal summit pound was constructed in 1831 by the Savernake estate. It handled local timber, stone, agricultural products and bricks. A timber fixed jib slewing crane handled cargoes. The canal ceased use in 1950 and the crane fell into disrepair. It was restored from 1973 to 1977 and then again in 2010 when it was largely renewed but using the original ironwork.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Canals Canal: Kennet and Avon Primary Subject: Wharf other tags: Burbage Wharf Crane Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SU2263, 59 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Chris Allen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 22 July, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 20 October, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 2239 6350 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:22.2073N 1:40.7848W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 2239 6347
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NORTH (about 0 degrees)
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