CRANE AT DUDBRIDGE WHARF

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Former crane on the south side of the canal, at the former Dudbridge Wharf. Erected in 1854 for the Stroudwater Navigation; manufactured by John Stevenson of Preston. Read the official list entry to find out more.

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1392897
Date first listed:: 02-Oct-2001
List Entry Name:: CRANE AT DUDBRIDGE WHARF
Statutory Address:: CRANE AT DUDBRIDGE WHARF

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Official list entry

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1392897
Date first listed:: 02-Oct-2001
Date of most recent amendment:: 19-May-2011
List Entry Name:: CRANE AT DUDBRIDGE WHARF
Statutory Address 1:: CRANE AT DUDBRIDGE WHARF

This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.

For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.

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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.

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Corrections and minor amendments

Location

Statutory Address:: CRANE AT DUDBRIDGE WHARF

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County:: Gloucestershire
District:: Stroud (District Authority)
Parish:: Cainscross
National Grid Reference:: SO8346604811

Summary

Former crane on the south side of the canal, at the former Dudbridge Wharf. Erected in 1854 for the Stroudwater Navigation; manufactured by John Stevenson of Preston.

Reasons for Designation

The crane at Dudbridge Wharf is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: Rarity: it is the last surviving crane on either the Stroudwater or Thames and Severn Canals Intactness: although unused for a number of years, its component parts remain remarkably complete and enable a clear understanding of how the crane operated Group value: it contributes significantly to the history of the canal and complements other canal-related structures listed nearby.

History

The Stroudwater Navigation, built in 1775-9, was designed to link the River Severn at Framilode to Stroud, allowing coal to be brought from Shropshire, Staffordshire and the Forest of Dean to the textile mills of the Stroud valleys. The Thames and Severn Canal, constructed in 1783-9, was designed to run eastwards from Stroud, eventually linking the River Severn to the River Thames at Inglesham, near Lechlade. The Cotswold Canals, as they are also known, were generally successful, though the Thames and Severn in particular suffered serious technical failings which compromised its profitability; despite this, both canals continued in use well into the C20.

Dudbridge Wharf, on the Stroudwater Canal, served the area to the west of Stroud; after Walbridge it was second in importance to the Canal Company and was used by several traders at the same time. The crane at Dudbridge was supplied in 1854 at a cost of £200 18s 2d to replace an earlier crane at the wharf. Historic documents indicate that it was repaired in 1889, 1908 and 1913.

Details

MATERIALS: wrought and cast iron with wooden jib.

DESCRIPTION: the rotating, hand-operated crane consists of a central pillar over a base-plate (concealed at time of inspection, 2001). The wooden jib, 7.3m long, rises at an angle of 47 degrees and was designed to carry loads of up to five tons. Attached to the cast-iron frame is a geared winding mechanism, with a chain running to the top pulley; the jib is strengthened with a pair of wrought iron rods running from winch to pulley. The main castings of the sides of the frame bear the inscription in raised capital letters 'JOHN STEVENSON CANAL FOUNDRY PRESTON'.

Legacy

The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.

Legacy System number:: 500171
Legacy System:: LBS

Sources

Books and journals
Tucker, J, The Stroudwater Navigation, (2003), 59-62
Wilson, R, 'Gloucestershire Society for Industrial Archaeology Journal' in Stroudwater Canal Cranes (Part Two) - The Dudbridge Crane, (1995), 21-5

Legal

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.