Where is Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal?

Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7RR), in the parish of Gumley.

How do I get to Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal?

The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 7RR.

Is Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal a listed building?

Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal free to visit?

Yes, Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal is free to enter.

How do I get to Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal?

The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7RR.

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal

In or near East Langton.

Free admission

Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Grand Union Canal - geograph.org.uk - 2492423 — Oast House Archive — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Market Harborough · 5.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Bridge Number 60 on the Grand Union Canal, the nearest railway station is Market Harborough, located 5.5 km away. Entry is free, and the location is accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is LE16 7RR.

Directions on Google Maps →

Bridge Number 60, 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 1061460). 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 68 NE FOXTON GUMLEY ROAD 4/10 Bridge No 60, Grand Union Canal - II Bridge over canal. Brick. Early C19. Buttresses with coping stones at ends. Brick band. Brick segmental arch with iron plaque bearing number 60 centrally placed above arch. Grand Union Canal, engineered by Benjamin Bevan, completed in 1814. Listing NGR: SP6898789179 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 191338 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bridge Number 60 is a Grade II listed bridge located on the Grand Union Canal in the West Midlands. This structure is significant for its historical and architectural value within the canal network.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 52.4962, -0.9853
County: Leicestershire
District: Harborough
Parish: Gumley
Postcode: LE16 7RR
Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Nearest railway station: Market Harborough — 5.5 km
Official site: canalrivertrust.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q26314735 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal?: Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7RR), in the parish of Gumley.
What is Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal?: Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal?: The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 7RR.
Is Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal a listed building?: Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal free to visit?: Yes, Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal?: The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7RR.