Wittington Winch is a Grade II listed building in the Buckinghamshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 20 August 1974. Winch.

Wittington Winch

WRENN ID: lapsed-rubblework-kestrel
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Buckinghamshire
Country: England
Date first listed: 20 August 1974
Type: Winch
Source: Historic England listing

Description

MEDMENHAM THAMES TOWPATH SU 88 SW (HURLEY WEIR) 8/158 Wittington Winch 20.8.74 - II Winch. C18, last used in 1774 when Hurley Lock was opened. Wooden capstan with metal cap and metal tie bars to 5 wooden arms. Part sunk into pit with 2 retaining beams. Used to haul barges up flash lock at Hurley Weir. (Country Life July 5th 1984 p. 32. A.H. Plaisted, The Manor and Parish Records of Medmenham, 1925).

Listing NGR: SU8203584275

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