Nation England
County Berkshire
Location Wasing lane, RG7 4LX/ approximately 25 metres north of Hind's Head Inn, Basingstoke Rd (A340) Aldermaston
Map location exact or closely approximate
Year opened unknown
Year closed 1865
Century of Operation 1700-1799, 1800-1899
Building Type Lock-Up
Remarks Last used in 1865 when its occupant burnt to death (BBC Berkshire). Grade II listed lock-up.
''Lock up. C18. Red brick with grey headers; tiled and shallow brick domed roof. Square plan. One storey. Studded and boarded door to east with grille.''
Historic England, National Heritage List for England, 'Lock Up Approximately 25 Metres to North of Hind's Head Inn, Aldermaston, LEN 1117349'
'It measures just 7ft 6ins by 6ft'
BBC Berkshire 'Heritage Open Day gives chance to see unusual buildings'
© Martin Roche
© Martin RocheDescription: Photograph of the exterior taken in the 1970s (yashica twin lens reflex camera).
Photo by: © Martin Roche
Description: Line drawing of the exterior, based on the photograph, c.1970s
Photo by: © Martin Roche
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