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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal

In or near Rothersthorpe.

Free admission

Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Drawbridge lock - geograph.org.uk - 5961513

Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Northampton · 4.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Bridge Number 5 on the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal, the nearest railway station is Northampton, located 4.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is NN7 3JG. Entry to the bridge is free.

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About

Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of 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 1191790). 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 ROTHERSTHORPE GRAND UNION CANAL (N. ARM) SP75NW 5/178 Bridge No.5 on Northampton 09/07/87 arm of Grand Union Canal GV II Drawbridge. c. 1815 restored C19 and C20. Timber construction with iron chains. Part of a group with a flight of 12 locks on the Northampton arm of the Grand Union Canal. Listing NGR: SP7250656471 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 234809 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bridge Number 5 on the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal is located in Rothersthorpe, West Midlands. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its historical significance.

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Coordinates
52.2017, -0.9405
Parish
Rothersthorpe
Postcode
NN7 3JG
Parliamentary constituency
South Northamptonshire
Nearest railway station
Northampton4.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal?
Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN7 3JG), in the parish of Rothersthorpe.
What is Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal?
Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal?
The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN7 3JG.
Is Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal a listed building?
Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal free to visit?
Yes, Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge Number 5 On Northampton Arm Of Grand Union Canal?
The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN7 3JG.