Building record 502/1/24 - Milepost South-West of Bridge No.41 "GJC CO LEICESTER 26 MILES"
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Summary
Milepost of c1893 on towpath.
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Full Description
{1} Milepost on towpath. C1893. Cast iron. Rectangular plate with inscription: GJC CO LEICESTER 26 MILES. The 'old' Grand Union Canal of 1810-14 became the Leicester Line of the Grand Junction Canal in 1893-4.
{2} Cast iron milepost on towpath dated c.1893; rectangular plate with inscription "GJC CO LEICESTER 26 MILES"; 'old' Grand Union Canal of 1810-14 became Leicester Line of Grand Junction Canal in 1893-4.
<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 3/1003 (Digital archive). SNN102353.
<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G03 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN102353 Digital archive: Clews Architects. 1980s. Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire. h:heritage\smr\historic buildings database. historic.mdb. Clews Architects. 3/1003.
- <2> SNN44900 Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Daventry District. Dept. of Environment. G03 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6252 8217 (2m by 1m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 10 2024 10:51AM
