GUC Bridge 84 - 1910 - Springfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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greysman
N 52° 02.464 W 000° 43.828
30U E 655652 N 5768036
A brick bridge over the Grand Union Canal in Springfield/Woolstone.
Waymark Code: WMFWHX
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/08/2012
Views: 3
This bridge was built in 1910 when the Grand Union Canal was widened. The canal passes through Milton Keynes on its way from London to the midlands and passes under many such bridges on its journey.
There is a date stone, or rather brick, which can be found in the centre of the north-side parapet in the eighth row of bricks.
Length of bridge: 14m over a 6m gap
Height of bridge: 3m above towpath.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Now pedestrians and cycles.
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The Grand Union Canal.
Date constructed: 1910
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No, would have been horse drawn vehicles.
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Is now a footpath from Springfield to the canal towpath.
Location:
Between Springfield and Woolstone in Milton Keynes.
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