Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal
Bridge Number 60, 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge Number 60, 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 1061460). 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 SP 68 NE FOXTON GUMLEY ROAD 4/10 Bridge No 60, Grand Union Canal - II Bridge over canal. Brick. Early C19. Buttresses with coping stones at ends. Brick band. Brick segmental arch with iron plaque bearing number 60 centrally placed above arch. Grand Union Canal, engineered by Benjamin Bevan, completed in 1814. Listing NGR: SP6898789179 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 191338 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 60 is a Grade II listed bridge located on the Grand Union Canal in the West Midlands. This structure is significant for its historical and architectural value within the canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4962, -0.9853
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Gumley
- Postcode
- LE16 7RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Official site
- canalrivertrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26314735 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal?
- Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7RR), in the parish of Gumley.
- Is Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal a listed building?
- Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7RR. It sits within the Harborough, Oadby and Wigston parliamentary constituency.