WILTSHIRE. Lock-ups at Luckington, Maiden Bradley and Shrewton.

The lock-up at Luckington, in the north of the county, again differs from the norm being of  a totally different design with its attractive stepped roof of ashlar blocks. The door has been replaced with original iron work being re-fitted.  The village pump is still attached to the front wall of the lock-up giving further appeal. Owned by the Parish Council, it is situated in The Street, SN14 8NP and dates to the 18th century.



LUCKINGTON

 

OS Grid Reference: ST8328083970
OS Grid Coordinates: 383280, 183970
Latitude/Longitude: 51.5544, -2.2425

 

Photo by Sarah Buttenshaw



It was Grade 11 listed 29.2.1988 (No.316051) and described as :

 

Lock-up, C18, ashlar, small scale, single-storey with stepped
ashlar block roof and south side door. Door is renewed but has
reset original grille and hinged pierced iron covering flap. Cast-
iron village pump is attached to left of door
Listing NGR: ST8328083970

Source: English Heritage

Listed building text is © Crown Copyright. Reproduced under licence.

 

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Little is known about the lock-up at Maiden Bradley which also also differs in design with its pitched roof and only recognised by its distinctive door. It is situated adjacent to No's 41-42 Church Street, BA12 7HW. The buildings has been renovated and appear to be part of domestic accomodation.   PRIVATE PROPERTY.

MAIDEN BRADLEY


Photo by Colin Sinnott





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Photo by Trish Steel on Geograph

 

Copyright Trish Steel and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

 

I am grateful to Trish Steel for the use of her photograph

The lock-up or Blind House at Shrewton is the quintessential 'roundhouse' as proudly depicted on the village sign. It is situated in Maddington Street, SP3 4JE. It was moved between 1945 and 1958, a few yards from its original position due to road conditions. It dates to c1700. It belongs to the Parish Council.

SHREWTON

OS Grid Reference: SU0680543874
OS Grid Coordinates: 406805, 143874
Latitude/Longitude: 51.1940, -1.9040

Photo by Roy Pledger



It was Grade 11 l.isted 18.2.1958 (No.319857) and described as:

Blind house or lock up. Circa 1700. Dressed limestone walls and
roof. Round plan. Single storey, one narrow planked and studded
door, two loop-holes, one on either side to rear, plat band at
eaves level, domed stone roof with ball finial. Not in original
position; moved and reconstructed after 1945. Scheduled Ancient
Monuments; Wiltshire, No 253 .
Listing NGR: SU0680543874

Source: English Heritage
Listed building text is © Crown Copyright. Reproduced under licence.

 

A plaque on the door reads :
'Village criminals were kept in this 18th century prison'
(Also inscribed in French & German)
'Property of Shrewton Parish Council. Protected by law as an Ancient Monument.
Silver Jubilee Year 1977'

 

Photo by Mike Bardell with expressed permission

 

I am grateful to Mike Bardell for sending me this photograph.

 

 

See also :

www.englishbuildings.blogspot.com/2011/11/shrewton-

 

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