Monument record 442/1/57 - Site of former engine house, Grand Union Canal
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Summary
Engine house built c1805 to house beam engines. The Boulton and Watt engine was used to pump water back to the top of the lock flight. The engine house was replaced in the late 19th century and demolished in the second half of the 20th century.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Locally listed building.
<1> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2001, A Guide To The Industrial Heritage Of Northamptonshire (Gazetteer). SNN104759.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1885, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25" to 1 mile, Sheet 35.12 (Map). SNN111637.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN104759 Gazetteer: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 2001. A Guide To The Industrial Heritage Of Northamptonshire. John Stanley Publishers.
- <2>XY SNN111637 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1885. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25" to 1 mile. 1:2500. Ordnance Survey. Sheet 35.12. [Mapped feature: #83380 Engine house and associated infrastructure, ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5453 6585 (210m by 79m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRAUNSTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 12 2025 9:09AM
