Historic bridges · East Midlands
Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95
In or near Thurlaston.
Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95 — 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 · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95, the nearest railway station is Long Buckby, which is 9.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NN11 7HB. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1076457). 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 BRAUNSTON OXFORD CANAL SP56NW 4/111 Bridge No.95 GV II Turn-over bridge. c.1830. Brick with moulded blue brick coping to parapet and blue brick string course at base of parapet. Iron plaque over arch with number '95'. The flanking walls curve down on either side and extend forward beside the canal. A second wall runs parallel to them bordering the tow path, which is carried across the bridge to the opposite side. The section of the Oxford Canal on which this bridge stands was built in 1829-34 as part of a scheme for shortening and straightening the canal, which formerly joined the Grand Union Canal at Braunston Wharf (H. Compton, The Oxford Canal, 1976, p.95). Listing NGR: SP5315165928 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 360997 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is part of the Oxford Canal, which dates back to the early 19th century, reflecting the era's engineering and industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2889, -1.2222
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Braunston
- Postcode
- NN11 7HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Long Buckby — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26341354 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95?
- Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN11 7HB), in the parish of Braunston.
- What is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95?
- Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN11 7HB.
- Is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95 a listed building?
- Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95 free to visit?
- Yes, Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN11 7HB. It sits within the Daventry parliamentary constituency.