Building record 502/1/17 - Mile Post ("G.J.C. Co. Leicester 38 miles")
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{1} Mile post. Late C19. Cast iron with inscription "G.J.C. Co. Leicester 38 miles". The Grand Union Canal was authorised by Act of Parliament in 1810. The Watford section was opened in 1814. In 1893-4 the Leicester line of the canal was taken over by the Grand Junction Canal Company.
<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 5/280 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.
<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F04 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.
<3> FAULKNER A.H., 1972, The Grand Junction Canal, p.190 (unchecked) (Book). SNN55309.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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. 5/280 (checked).
- <2> SNN44900 Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Daventry District. Dept. of Environment. F04 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN55309 Book: FAULKNER A.H.. 1972. The Grand Junction Canal. p.190 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 59316 69931 (2m by 2m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WATFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Record last edited
Feb 10 2010 6:00PM
