SECTION FROM BRIDGE 4 TO BRIDGE 5 (BUCKINGHAM ARM)
Feature, Map Ref, Notes
Milepost 2 774400 Shown on 1924 map as '2M'. No evidence found.
Blockage 774400 Line of canal cut by construction of the A422 Old Stratford By-pass (1989-90).
Bridge 5 774401 Shown on 1924 map as 'Draw Bridge No. 5'. Shown on 1900 GJCC map as Draw Bridge, and annotated 'No. 8'. Lift bridge. Replaced by a lowered masonry road bridge. No apparent evidence of the original drawbridge, although the brick work supporting the road deck could be original and appears to be of the original width. The canal bed is visible below the bridge. On the south side of the bridge, a 4" pipe crosses the line at road deck level.
Culvert 773399 Shown on 1924 map as 'Small Bk Culvert'. No evidence found.
Culvert 770398 Shown on 1924 map as 'Wooden trunk fixed with ?? 1943'. No evidence found.
Bridge 6 769398 Shown on 1924 map as 'Draw Bridge No. 6'. Shown on 1900 GJCC map as Draw Bridge, and annotated 'No. 9'. Lift bridge. This is now a fixed low level timber bridge across which a farm track passes. The original brick work is still is still in place, although in need of major repair. Mature trees have seriously damaged the retaining walls on the approach to the western side. The wooden bridge deck appears to be supported on the original brick supports and the brick work under the bridge appears to be reasonable condition.
Condition of Canal Bed
From Bridge 4 to A422 Road: Canal infilled and obstructed by the A422 Old Stratford By-pass.
From A422 Road to Bridge 5: canal has been infilled. The line is marked by trees along the line of the towpath.
From Bridge 5 to Bridge 6: The canal is infilled. During the late 1980s, the hedges and trees were removed to create a large field and the line totally destroyed.
Condition of Towpath/Footpath
From Bridge 4 to A422; Towpath obliterated by construction of the A422 Old Stratford By-pass.
From A422 to Bridge 5: line of the towpath marked by trees.
From Bridge 5 to Bridge 6; Towpath obliterated along with the canal bed.
No public rights of way seem to exist.
Ownership
Unknown.
Other Notes Wharf ('Passenham Wharf') at Bridge 5?
SECTION FROM BRIDGE 6 TO BRIDGE 7 (BUCKINGHAM ARM)
Feature, Map Ref, Notes
Blockage (1) 768398 The bed of the canal has been blocked by a timber and earth construction approximately 10" high and 18" wide. The purpose of this appears to provide a footpath from one side of the canal to the other. Immediately to the east of this 'bridge', a 4" drainage pipe enters the canal at bed level from the towpath side.
Blockage (2) 768398 Bed of canal has been raised to create a farm track/access.
Bridge 7 767398 Shown on 1924 map as 'Bdg. No. 7'. Shown on 1900 GJCC map as Draw Bridge, and annotated 'No. 10 (7)'. Lift bridge. This is now a masonry bridge carrying a road, and has been lowered.
Condition of Canal Bed
From Bridge 6 to Blockage (2): In good condition apart from light/medium undergrowth consisting mainly of ground ivy and brambles. Some fallen trees partially block the line, but there is no major tree growth in the canal bed itself. Access ways have been made at two points, resulting in the raising of the canal bed.
From Blockage (2) to Bridge 7: The bed of the canal is in excellent condition, and a section of 100-150 yards is in water. A small garden shed has been built across the line.
Condition of Towpath/Footpath
From Bridge 6 to Blockage (2): Towpath is clearly visible, although in places is narrow and blocked or partially blocked by mature and semi-mature trees. It is overgrown with bramble and hawthorn, although is walkable in the main. No public right of way exists.
From Blockage (2) to Bridge 7: Towpath is well kept. This section is clearly privately owned. No public right of way exists.
Ownership
Unknown.
SECTION FROM BRIDGE 7 TO BRIDGE 9 (BUCKINGHAM ARM)
Feature, Map Ref, Notes
Weir 766398 Shown on 1924 map as 'Weir'. No evidence found.
Culvert 765398 Shown on 1924 map as 'Culvert'. Within rear of factory grounds. Not determined.
Winding Hole 765398 Shown on 1924 map as 'Winding Hole'. Within rear of factory grounds. Not determined.
Bridge 8 764397 Shown on 1924 map as 'Bridge No. 8'. Annotated on 1900 GJCC map as 'Bridge No. 11 (8)'. Masonry bridge. This has been lowered.
Milepost 3 763396 Shown on 1924 map as '3M'. Not determined.
Culvert 763396 Shown on 1924 map as 'Culvert'. Not determined.
Bridge 9 763395 Shown on 1924 map as 'Bridge No. 9'. Annotated on 1900 GJCC map as 'Bridge No. 12 (9)'. Masonry bridge. This is now a masonry bridge carrying a road, and has been lowered. Some of the stone has been used for a wall.
Condition of Canal Bed
As far as can been ascertained, most of the canal has been filled in. Throughout this section, the canal passes through the rear of factory grounds, and it is not possible to survey completely.
Condition of Towpath/Footpath
As the canal passes through the rear of factory grounds throughout this section, it has not been possible to survey completely. No public right of way exists.
Ownership Unknown, though probably owned by Deanshanger Oxides.
Other Notes
Three Wharves in Deanshanger (Close to Bridges 7, 8 and 9)?
SECTION FROM BRIDGE 9 TO BRIDGE 12 (BUCKINGHAM ARM)
Feature, Map Ref, Notes
Bridge 10 764394 Shown on 1924 map as 'Draw Bridge No. 10'. Shown on 1900 GJCC map as Draw Bridge, and annotated 'Bridge No. 13 (10)'. Lift bridge. Not determined.
Bridge 11 766393 Shown on 1924 map as 'Draw Bridge No. 11'. Shown on 1900 GJCC map as Draw Bridge, and annotated 'No. 14 (11)'. Lift bridge. Not determined.
Blockage 764387 Line of canal cut by reconstruction of A422 Road.
Bridge 12 764387 Shown on 1924 map as 'Bridge No. 12'. Annotated on 1900 GJCC map as 'Bridge No. 15 (12)'. Masonry Bridge, constructed 1934. Very little remaining of bridge -masonry on canal bed. Red and white stop plank still in one piece by side of road. Metal buffer plate also on roadside. Breastwork still visible on right hand side of bridge. Other side of bridge possibly across the A422 Road.
Condition of Canal Bed
From Bridge 9 to Bridge 10: Bed of canal is infilled though line of canal intact. Close to Bridge 9 a car park covers the line. Beyond that the line is determined by the fences of rear gardens.
From Bridge 10 to Bridge 11: Bed of canal is infilled though line is intact. Line passes through a school playground.
From Bridge 11 to Bridge 12: Not determined. Line cut at A422 Road.
Condition of Towpath/Footpath
From Bridge 9 to Bridge 11: Towpath obliterated, though line is intact. No public right of way seems to exist.
From Bridge 11 to Bridge 12: Water on canal bed 400 yards before and up to bridge. Remainder not determined. No public right of way seems to exist.
Ownership
Unknown.
Other Notes
The area of bridge 12 is annotated on the 1900 GJCC map 'Land purchased from The Reverend Palmer Whalley Clerk 1st May 1801' and 'Sec conveyance dated 5th Feb 1803 John Clark Esq to GJ Canal'. Area south of bridge 12 is annotated 'Sold to Eliz Prowse 10 Feb 1803'.
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