Building record 395/2/3 - Double/Triple Bridges Nos. 93 & 94

Pair of iron bridges probably designed by Telford.

{2} Grand Union Canal/Oxford Canal. Pair of iron bridges, post medieval in date, which are linked by a small stone bridge with stone abbuttments. Built in 1829 and probably designed by Telford. Letters on the arch read 'Horseley Iron Works'. Constructed from large pre-cast units.

{4} Triple bridge. c.1830. Brick central bridge on triangular island at canal junction, links with cast iron bridges across canal on either side. The iron bridges have moulded elliptical arches and iron trellis parapets. The arches are stamped on both sides "Horseley Ironworks" and have iron plaques with numbers 93 and 94. Brick flanking walls curving down to tow path on either side. The cast iron bridges are of similar design as a bridge at Braunston Wharf (q.v.). The Oxford Canal formerly joined the Grand Union Canal at Braunston Wharf. In 1829-84 it was shortened and straightened and the present junction formed. (H. Compton: The Oxford Canal, 1976, p.95).

{6} Twin cast-iron arched roving bridges with a brick-built link having an arch standing on the triangular island formed by the junction between the lines of the Oxford canal.

<1> 1955, OS 6 INCH MAP, (unchecked) (Map). SNN43893.

<2> RICHARDS M., 1984, The National Trust Book of Bridges, p.98 (checked) (Book). SNN48132.

<3> Compton H.J., 1976, The Oxford Canal, p.95 (unchecked) (Book). SNN104878.

<4> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 4+18/81 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<5> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F04 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.

<6> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2001, A Guide To The Industrial Heritage Of Northamptonshire, p.14 (checked) (Gazetteer). SNN104759.

<7> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2011, A Guide To The Industrial Heritage of Northamptonshire (2nd Edition), p.17 9checked) (Gazetteer). SNN107622.

Record last edited

Mar 14 2023 3:44PM