Historic bridges · East Midlands
Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal
In or near Countesthorpe.
Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal — 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
- South Wigston · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal, the nearest railway station is South Wigston, located 4.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is LE18 3TL, and entry to the bridge is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1307401). 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 WIGSTON WELFORD ROAD SP 69 NW (east side) 4/36 Turnover Bridge over Grand Union Canal - - II Bridge over canal. Early C19. Brick. Single span arch, slightly battered, with brick coping to parapet, stone coped terminal piers, and projecting band. Tow path crosses from one side of canal to other over this bridge. Listing NGR: SP6237296112 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 187583 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Turnover Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Grand Union Canal in the West Midlands. This structure is notable for its function, allowing boats to turn around easily on the canal.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5593, -1.0814
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Blaby
- Parish
- Kilby
- Postcode
- LE18 3TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26594083 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal?
- Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE18 3TL), in the parish of Kilby.
- What is Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal?
- Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE18 3TL.
- Is Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal a listed building?
- Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal a protected site?
- Yes — Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal is part of the Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turnover Bridge Over Grand Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE18 3TL.