32 Kingshill Bridge

Canal enters culvert to flow through centre of Swindon. Water in bed to vest of this point, to Rushey Platt.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969

33 Railway Bridge & Aqueduct
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Cheltenham & Great Western Union Railway bridge over canal. River Ray aqueducted under canal.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969

34 Wroughton Wharf

Wroughton Wharf now a farm.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969

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35 Chaddington Lane Bridge

Chaddington Lane Bridge Arch (exists) filled. Constructed of small stone.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969

36 Chaddington Lock

Chaddington Lock, falls 8ft 10ins., excavated out. Lock house remains.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969

37 Wootton Bassett Wharf

Wootton Bassett Wharf at Templars Firs, house exists.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969

38 Vastern Wharf

Vastern Wharf. Arch is filled, wharf buildings derelict or demolished. Ground plan is discernible, but factory building is taking place. Timber export and stone quarries here.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969

39 Tockenham reservoir

At this point water enters from Tockenham reservoir. Canal also enters cutting about 20ft. deep, and 150 yds. long to Seven Locks.
D.L. Banfield Survey, 1969

3a. Inspect
4.01 Swindon (339n)
Swindon, Stratton Wharf cottage
4.02 Swindon (371n)
Swindon, looking west from Nythe road
4.04.1 Swindon (237n)
Swindon, looking east at Marsh Farm bridge
4.04.2 Swindon (238n)
Swindon, looking west from the parapet of Marsh Farm bridge
4.04.3 Swindon (239n)
Swindon, looking east, beneath the arch of Marsh Farm bridge
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