Historic bridges · East Midlands
Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668
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Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668 — 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 · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge), the nearest railway station is Long Buckby, located 2.8 km away. The postcode for the area is NN11 2NE. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1077029). 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 SPS6NE - LEICESTER LINE 5/10004 BRIDGE NO.3 (BALL'S BRIDGE) AT SP597668 II Accommodation bridge over canal. 1810-14 with slight, later alterations. Probably designed by Benjamin Bevan. Brick. Single elliptical arch. String course. Solid parapets with half-round blue brick copings. Buttress piers with stone copings. Cast iron rope fenders on arch to towpath side. Canal approach walls have stone copings. One of a good series of 'standard design' bridges on this canal. Listing NGR: SP5967666817 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 361195 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3, also known as Ball's Bridge, is located in Welton, West Midlands. This Grade II listed building showcases the historical significance of the canal system in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2963, -1.1264
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Welton
- Postcode
- NN11 2NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Long Buckby — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26343193 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668?
- Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN11 2NE), in the parish of Welton.
- What is Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668?
- Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN11 2NE.
- Is Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668 a listed building?
- Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668 free to visit?
- Yes, Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grand Union Canal Leicester Line Bridge Number 3 (Ball's Bridge) At Sp 597668?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN11 2NE.