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Introduction The line of the Old Stratford and Buckingham Arms of The Grand Junction Canal were surveyed by members of the Buckingham Canal Society between February and October 1993. The survey was based on Millner's Map of 1924 as a basis for identifying features of the canal when in use. Modern features found are noted. Additional information taken from The Grand Junction Canal Company's copy of the 25" Ordnance Survey Map of 1900. This has been annotated by the Engineer's Department, some time after 1934, to show the extent of land owned by the Company, together with additional labelling and notes. All features are identified by map references, using Ordnance Survey 1:25000 maps; Sheets SP 63/73 (Buckingham) and SP 64/74 (Towcester & Silverstone). Surveyors: Don Allison Jeremy Cooper Matthew Desorghes Barbara Evans Rees Jenny Freeman Mike Freeman Jill Gourlay Alan Meakin Andrew Roberts Document History Written using WordPerfect 5.1 IssueDateAuthorNotesFile Name 0.12.2.94A. Roberts1st DraftSurv93_1.wp5 1.012.4.94A. RobertsReleasedSurv93_2.wp5 Historical Notes Old Stratford Arm: Authorised with The Grand Junction Canal Act of 1793. Cut August to September 1800. Buckingham Arm: Surveyed by Barnes in 1793, and approved by William Jessop. Authorised with the 28 March 1794 Act for the Aylesbury and Wendover Arms. Cutting started September 1800. Opened 1st May 1801. Maids Moreton Mill to Buckingham abandoned 1910. Last boat to Leckhampstead Wharf 1932. Bridge 1 (Old Stratford Arm) dammed 1944. Report recommending closure 1960. Officially abandoned 1964. Statistics (as at 1960) Length:Old Stratford Arm:1 mile 533 yards Buckingham Arm:9 1/2 miles Total:10 3/4 miles Bridges:Masonry:11 Timber:32 Total:31 Locks:2 Culverts:Old Stratford Arm:5 Buckingham Arm:34 Total39 Weirs:4 Flood Paddles:3 |
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