Monument record MLI88913 - Grand Sluice, Boston
Summary
The sluice bridge and lights were constructed in 1764 to 1766.
Type and Period (3)
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Full Description
The sluice bridge and lights were constructed in 1764 to 1766 by John Grundy and Langley Edwards. They were altered in 1883 by John Williams. The sluice is arranged with three channels on the west and a wider channel and lock for boats to pass through on the east. There is a red brick road bridge with four segmented arches. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}{2}{3}
A watching brief was carried out during refurbishment of the sluice, and details of the timber apron and the 18th century timber framework were recorded. {4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI5613 Index: Department of Culture, Media and Sport. 1999. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 716-1/4/248; 53.525.
- <2> SLI9583 Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 2004. Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide. BN11, p.8.
- <3> SLI752 Article in Serial: Skempton, A.W.. 1984. ‘The Engineering Works of John Grundy (1719-1783)’ in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. vol.19, pp.65-82.
- <4> SLI10955 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2006. Archaeological Watching Brief at the Witham Grand Sluice, Boston. BWGS06.
- <5> SLI10956 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2006. Archaeological Watching Brief at the Witham Grand Sluice, Boston. LCNCC 2006.101.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 32377 44513 (48m by 62m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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