Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal
In or near Flore.
Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Long Buckby · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge Number 27 at Sp 644 590 on the Grand Union Canal, the nearest railway station is Long Buckby, located 7.8 km away. The postcode for the bridge is NN7 4SF, and entry is free.
About
Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1286870). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details SP 65 NW NETHER HEYFORD GRAND UNION CANAL 3/10000 Bridge number 27 at SP 644 590 II Public road bridge over canal. 1793-1800 with later alterations. Standard design, probably by William Jessop. Skew-built. Brick and stone. Stone arch rings. Single elliptical arch, band, slightly cambered solid parapet and solid piers. Parapet has half-round brick coping. Piers have stone copings except at SE corner where brickwork runs into that of adjoining house. Single iron rope fender remains as arch protection. Towpath retaining wall beneath arch has stone coping and some cobble pavement remaining. Listing NGR: SP6450859077 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 234825 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 27 is a Grade II listed bridge located on the Grand Union Canal in the West Midlands, within the parish of Nether Heyford. This structure is part of the canal's extensive network, notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2261, -1.0570
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Nether Heyford
- Postcode
- NN7 4SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Long Buckby — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26575420 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal?
- Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN7 4SF), in the parish of Nether Heyford.
- What is Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal?
- Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN7 4SF.
- Is Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal a listed building?
- Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 27 At Sp 644 590 Grand Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN7 4SF.