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Interesting holes in the stonework at Bradley Lock
Bradley Lock has interesting holes in the stonework. I expect someone knows what they were for.
| Waterway and Kilometerage | HELENS 16.680.01 |
| OS Grid Reference | SJ 57338 94433 |
| Date and Time | 151229 140733 |
| Copyright © | Paul Balmer |
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Hi Paul, wikipedia, putlog holes, ancient scaffolding method used in castle building also ?
Hi Paul. I know nill about canal construction but did notice the curved entrance stones at the old double locks higher up also had these square holes in them, intriguing ?
It’s possible they were used to insert wooden planks across the lock as a form of scaffolding for maintenance or even for the original construction.
Mounting holes for “fenders” to stop the barges rubbing up against the stonework ?
It’s unlikely as boats normally fill the full width of the lock with just an inch or two to spare so there wouldn’t be room for fenders whether attached to the boat or the lock, but anything is possible.