Reclaiming humble heritage
On a sleepy stretch of the Kennet & Avon Canal sit two of the oldest buildings on our network. The ancient structures at Aldermaston Wharf, a cottage and an outbuilding, were built in the early 18th century, and pre-date the canal by several years. Unfortunately, after decades of neglect, the Grade II Listed outbuilding was on the brink of collapse. Thankfully, with our help, the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust saved this humble dwelling and preserved a vital piece of waterway heritage.
