Lockside, And Dudswell Wharf

Lockside and Dudswell Wharf are a former inn and stable, dating from around 1799, built to serve the Grand Junction Canal. The building operated as The Swan Inn until 1848, when the landlord was convicted and the license refused. It later served as a coal merchant and general stores until 1960. The building is constructed of red brick, with a painted brick section to the north and a remaining bay of half-timbered stable. The roofs are slate, with the stable featuring steep red tiles.

It’s a two-storey and basement building with steps leading up from the towpath on the west side. The stable, originally extending further north, adjoins on the north side and now projects on the west, with access originally from the east at a lower level. The west front of Lockside is nearly symmetrical, featuring three windows and a door to the left of centre. The upper windows are recessed sash windows with 6/6 panes, while the ground floor windows are small-pane casements. All windows have flat-gauged arches. There are iron railings along the towpath. A door is situated in the angle of the stable, and Dudswell Wharf has one sash window on each floor. The building is included on the list for its group value.