Monument record 442/1/9 - Canal Towpath Edging, Blisworth
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{1} Immediately south of Bridge No.51, the towpath is edged at the canal side by stone blocks, originally used as sleeper blocks on the London and Birmingham Railway at Roade cutting when it opened in 1838. In each block there is a rectangular recess situated diagonally, with a central hole for securing the rail.
<1> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2001, A Guide To The Industrial Heritage Of Northamptonshire, p.12 (checked) (Gazetteer). SNN104759.
<2> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2011, A Guide To The Industrial Heritage of Northamptonshire (2nd Edition), p.14 (checked) (Gazetteer). SNN107622.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN104759 Gazetteer: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 2001. A Guide To The Industrial Heritage Of Northamptonshire. John Stanley Publishers. p.12 (checked).
- <2> SNN107622 Gazetteer: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 2011. A Guide To The Industrial Heritage of Northamptonshire (2nd Edition). John Stanley Publishers. p.14 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 72415 53370 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLISWORTH |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 14 2015 1:52PM
