Rothersthorpe Locks - Northampton Arm, Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 11.984 W 000° 56.548
30U E 640613 N 5785248
Quick Description: These locks lie along the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal.
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 4/29/2009 12:14:29 PM
Waymark Code: WM69TV
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member cache_test_dummies
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Long Description:
There are seventeen locks altogether running from the Milton Malsor road bridge to the M1 motorway bridge. There is an attractive walk along the canal towpath. Also along this stretch are two drawbridges.
Waterway Name: Grand Union Canal

Connected Points:
Links the River Nene with the Grand Union Canal

Type: Lock

Date Opened: 01/01/1815

Elevation Difference (meters): 34.00

Site Status: Operational

Web Site: [Web Link]

Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed
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greysman visited Rothersthorpe Locks - Northampton Arm, Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire, UK 10/19/2009 greysman visited it

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