Commemorative plaque 57814

This green commemorative plaque records: DRUNGEWICK LOCK AND BRIDGE Canal Trust volunteers started working on the restoration of the lock and bridge in 1989. The work was largely finished by 1990 but the Trust's tripboats only reached here in 2003, after the rebuilding of Drungewick Aqueduct. Major repairs to the lock were needed in 2020 as the west wall had become unstable because of ground movement. The solution included using ground anchors - an innovative approach new to the Wey & Arun Canal. Recorded plaque organisation: Wey & Arun Canal Trust.

DRUNGEWICK LOCK AND BRIDGE is significant for its restoration by Canal Trust volunteers from 1989, showcasing community efforts in preserving Britain’s canal heritage; the use of ground anchors in 2020 represented an innovative approach to stabilizing the lock's west wall affected by ground movement.