Building record 0295200002 - Bridge No 12, Aylesbury Arm, Grand Union Canal
Summary
Early 19th century canal bridge on Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1276948: GRAND UNION CANAL AYLESBURY ARM BRIDGE NUMBER 12
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Type and Period (2)
- CANAL BRIDGE (Constructed 1811-1813, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- (Alternate Type) ACCOMMODATION BRIDGE (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
Grade II. Bridge over canal. 1811-13; Engineer Henry Provis for Grand Junction Canal Company; some late C20 patching. Red brick, mostly in English bond. Round arch with number plate over and base-stones on north (boat) side (to prevent damage to brickwork). Raised brick band below parapet which has rounded brick coping and end stones. Square projecting end - piers on stepped, battered, plinths terminate outswept ends of parapet. The bridge carried a farm track over the canal and has been little altered since the Aylesbury Arm opened in 1815 (B5).
Sources (1)
- <5>SBC19351 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. Added 18th July 1990.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 85561 14151 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BIERTON WITH BROUGHTON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Sep 24 2014 3:09PM
