Lock Cottage

Lock Cottage is a cottage that was formerly used for the Lock Keeper on the Aylesbury branch of the Grand Union Canal. It dates from the early 19th century and is constructed of colourwashed brick with a slate roof featuring lead rolls at the hips and projecting eaves. The building has two tall brick chimneys flanking the central bay.

The cottage is two storeys high and is situated on the canal bank, with the upper storey facing the canal and the lower storey at natural ground level. It has three bays, with the central bay canted towards the canal. This bay features a central four flush panel door flanked by two-light casements, all of which have segmental arches. The left-hand return has two-light upper casements and a cast iron window on the ground floor, while the right-hand flank has a later oriel window on the first floor.

The rear elevation shows the ground floor and central bay slightly projecting. There is a door to the left bay, a modern casement in the centre bay, and a narrower light casement above. Inside, the two rooms on the upper floor retain their original fireplaces, which have simple wood surrounds with shelves on brackets and iron hobgrates with ornamental side panels.