Historic bridges · East Midlands
Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663
In or near Norton.
Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663 — 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 · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, located 2.4 km away. Entry to the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 is free.
About
Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1262339). 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 WELTON GRAND UNION CANAL SP66NW - LEICESTER LINE 6/10003 BRIDGE NO. 2 AT SP600663 II Accommodation bridge over canal. 1810-14 with slight c20 alterations. Probably designed by Benjamin Bevan. Brick. Single elliptical arch. String course. Solid parapets with brick and cement copings. Buttress piers with stone copings. Cast iron rope fenders on arch to towpath side. Cast iron oval plate inscribed with number 2 on s.side over arch. One of a good series of 'standard design' bridges on this canal. Listing NGR: SP6001366288 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 361194 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 is located in Welton, West Midlands. This Grade II listed bridge is notable for its historical significance within the canal system.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2915, -1.1215
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Welton
- Postcode
- NN11 2LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Long Buckby — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26553221 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663?
- Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN11 2LG), in the parish of Welton.
- What is Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663?
- Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN11 2LG.
- Is Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663 a listed building?
- Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663 free to visit?
- Yes, Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 2 At Sp600663?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN11 2LG.