Historic bridges · East Midlands
Grand Union Canal Bridge
In or near Norton.
Grand Union Canal Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Long Buckby · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Grand Union Canal Bridge is located in West Northamptonshire, postcode NN6 7UE. The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, which is 4.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Grand Union Canal Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1077019). 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 WATFORD GRAND UNION CANAL SP56NE 5/281 Bridge - II Bridge. Early C19. Red and grey brick string course at base of parapet. Blue brick coping and parapet. Plain brick arch. The Grand Union Canal was authorised by Act of Parliament in 1810. The Watford section was completed c.1814. (A.H. Faulkner, The Grand Junction Canal, 1972, p.187-8). Listing NGR: SP5940669766 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 361168 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Grand Union Canal Bridge is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building is notable for its architectural significance within the canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3228, -1.1298
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Watford
- Postcode
- NN6 7UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Long Buckby — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26343158 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grand Union Canal Bridge?
- Grand Union Canal Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6 7UE), in the parish of Watford.
- What is Grand Union Canal Bridge?
- Grand Union Canal Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grand Union Canal Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN6 7UE.
- Is Grand Union Canal Bridge a listed building?
- Grand Union Canal Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grand Union Canal Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Grand Union Canal Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grand Union Canal Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6 7UE.