Monument record 502/1/7 - Milepost, Grand Union Canal

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Summary

Cast iron milepost dated 1893. Reads: GJC Co/ LEICESTER/ 26 MILES.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Cast iron milepost on towpath dated c.1893; bears 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> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN46393.

<2> Milestone Society, 2005, Milestone Society Repository, OUC-26 (Website). SNN111215.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. G03. Dept. of Environment. (unchecked).
  • <2> Website: Milestone Society. 2005. Milestone Society Repository. http://www.msocrepository.co.uk/. OUC-26.

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Location

Grid reference SP 6211 8187 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish WELFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 10 2024 10:43AM

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