Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm Drawbridge, Immediately North of Lock Number 13 at SP 725 574
GRAND UNION CANAL NORTHAMPTON ARM DRAWBRIDGE, IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF LOCK NUMBER 13 AT SP 725 574
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1249266
- Date first listed:
- 30-Jun-1993
- List Entry Name:
- Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm Drawbridge, Immediately North of Lock Number 13 at SP 725 574
- Statutory Address:
- GRAND UNION CANAL NORTHAMPTON ARM DRAWBRIDGE, IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF LOCK NUMBER 13 AT SP 725 574
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1249266
- Date first listed:
- 30-Jun-1993
- List Entry Name:
- Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm Drawbridge, Immediately North of Lock Number 13 at SP 725 574
- Statutory Address 1:
- GRAND UNION CANAL NORTHAMPTON ARM DRAWBRIDGE, IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF LOCK NUMBER 13 AT SP 725 574
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- GRAND UNION CANAL NORTHAMPTON ARM DRAWBRIDGE, IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF LOCK NUMBER 13 AT SP 725 574
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- West Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Hunsbury Meadows
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 72623 57451
Details
NORTHAMPTON GRAND UNION CANAL SP 75 NW NORTHAMPTON ARM 17/10007 DRAWBRIDGE, IMMEDIATELY N. OF LOCK NO.13 AT SP 725 574
GV II
Drawbridge over canal. 1812-15, restored C19 and C20. Brick abutments supporting a pivoting wooden deck, with handrail on one side. Deck is suspended by chains from two balance beams which pivot on two upright posts. Beams act as counterweights, allowing deck to be raised or lowered across 'narrows' below lock no.13 (q.v.). One of two standing drawbridges on the Northampton Arm. This type of canal structure has now become very rare in England and this important survivor has group value with the Northampton flight of locks (q.v.).
Listing NGR: SP7250057400
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 232297
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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