Weedon's Aquaduct road bridges. - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

The Grand Union Canal, originally the Grand Junction Canal, was opened through Weedon in 1796. It passes Weedon on an aquaduct some 1/3ml long and two road bridges were built to allow access to the village from the A5, Watling Street. The posted co-ordinates are for the southern-most bridge, over Church Street, whilst the northern-most bridge, over Bridge Street, is at N52º 13.887 W 01º 4.586.

Both bridges were originally stone built but when the canal was widened in the late 1890s they were both extended with brick. The southern bridge was cement rendered in 1954.

The distance between the two bridges, and hence the length of the aquaduct, is 0.5km. Steps alongside the bridges allow access to the canal towpath.

Length of bridge: 20m Height of bridge: South - 6.5m, north - 5.5m. What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Waterway, Grand Union Canal and the towpath. What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Road access into Weedon village from the A5, Watling Street. Date constructed: 1795/6 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Church Street (south) and Bridge Street (north) Location: Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire.

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