Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm Drawbridge, Immediately North Of Lock Number 13 At Sp 725 574 is a Grade II listed building in the West Northamptonshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 June 1993. Drawbridge.

Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm Drawbridge, Immediately North Of Lock Number 13 At Sp 725 574

WRENN ID: old-merlon-heron
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: West Northamptonshire
Country: England
Date first listed: 30 June 1993
Type: Drawbridge
Source: Historic England listing

Description

NORTHAMPTON GRAND UNION CANAL SP 75 NW NORTHAMPTON ARM 17/10007 DRAWBRIDGE, IMMEDIATELY N. OF LOCK NO.13 AT SP 725 574

GV II

Drawbridge over canal. 1812-15, restored C19 and C20. Brick abutments supporting a pivoting wooden deck, with handrail on one side. Deck is suspended by chains from two balance beams which pivot on two upright posts. Beams act as counterweights, allowing deck to be raised or lowered across 'narrows' below lock no.13 (q.v.). One of two standing drawbridges on the Northampton Arm. This type of canal structure has now become very rare in England and this important survivor has group value with the Northampton flight of locks (q.v.).

Listing NGR: SP7250057400

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