Historic bridges · East Midlands
Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42
In or near Husbands Bosworth.
Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42 — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1061515). 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 HUSBANDS BOSWORTH SP 68 SW 6/37 Grand Union Canal: Bridge No 42 II Canal Bridge.Early C19.Brick.Single span shallow segmental arch.Brick copings to parapet. Stone to terminal piers. Projecting brick band at foot of parapet. Iron protection plate at foot of arch now worn into grooves grooves by tow ropes. Listing NGR: SP6271682591 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 191258 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is part of the Grand Union Canal network, known for its historical significance and engineering. The bridge exemplifies the canal's architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4377, -1.0789
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Husbands Bosworth
- Postcode
- LE17 6JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26314785 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42?
- Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42 is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE17 6JB), in the parish of Husbands Bosworth.
- What is Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42?
- Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42?
- Drivers can use postcode LE17 6JB.
- Is Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42 a listed building?
- Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42 free to visit?
- Yes, Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE17 6JB. It sits within the South Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.