Braunston Junction - Grand Union & Oxford Canals, Braunston, Northamptonshire, UK
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Dragontree
N 52° 17.385 W 001° 13.250
30U E 621345 N 5794756
Three decorative arch bridges cross the canal junction here at Braunston.
Waymark Code: WM7CJN
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/05/2009
Views: 6
The pedestrian bridges cross the Grand Union Canal as it joins the Oxford Canal at the Braunston Junction. The two ironwork bridges span the water with attractive black and white decor. In between them lies a smaller brick arch bridge. The path leads up to the crossing with a long sweep of brickwork.
The ironwork bridges are manufactured by Horseley Iron Works.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrian
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Grand Union Canal
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Towpath Walk
Location:
Northamptonshire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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