SECTION FROM BRIDGE 25 TO BRIDGE 26 (BUCKINGHAM ARM)
Feature, Map Ref, Notes
Mill House 717345 Known as Old Mill House. Still exists and used as a residence.
Mill 717344 Shown on 1924 map as 'Mill'. Shown on 1900 map as 'Maids' Moreton Mill'. Purchased by Company in 1932 and demolished 1953. No visible remains.
Mill Race 717344 Still exists, though silted up.
Overflow 716344 Shown on 1900 map as 'Overflow'. River bank lower at this point, otherwise no visible remains. A new weir has been built in the river west of this point.
Mile Post 9 715344 Shown on 1924 map as '9M'. Shown on 1900 map as 'MP'. No evidence found.
Weir 714344 Start/end of river section. Shown on 1924 map as 'Weir'. No evidence found.
River Inflow 713344 Start/end of river section. River bank lower at this point.
Bridge 26 710342 Shown on 1924 map as 'Draw Bridge No. 26'. Shown on 1900 GJCC map as Draw Bridge, and annotated 'No. 29 (26)'. Lift bridge. Area has been infilled, no visible remains.
Condition of Canal Bed
From Bridge 25 to River Section: Canal bed has been infilled and obliterated. A small planted area of young trees has been made on the line of the canal.
From River Section to Bridge 26: Canal bed has been infilled and levelled. Line of canal is discernable by a line of trees (and recently by a new fence).
Condition of Towpath/Footpath
From Bridge 25 to River Section: It appears towpath has been diverted around the planted area, footpath clear.
River Section: Difficult to ascertain towpath, footpath difficult in places.
River Section to bridge 26: Towpath obliterated along with the canal, footpath clear.
Public right of way.
Ownership
Unknown.
SECTION FROM BRIDGE 26 TO 10 MILE POST (BUCKINGHAM ARM)
Feature, Map Ref, Notes
Lock Cottage 710341 Shown on 1924 and 1900 maps. Cottage has been extended twice, to the west (1960s?) and to the south (1980s). The southern extension now rests on the side of the lock. In use as a residence.
Lock 2 710341 Shown on 1924 map as 'Lock No. 2'. Shown on 1900 GJCC map as Lock, and annotated '(2)'. Infilled, though it appears chamber remains complete. No evidence of gates or mechanism. Site in use as a garden for the lock cottage.
Weir 709339 Shown on 1924 map as 'Weir'. Shown on 1900 map as 'Overflow'. Remains of brickwork, though damaged. Weir channel still evident.
Bridge 27 708337 Shown on 1924 map as 'Draw Bridge No. 27'. Shown on 1900 GJCC map as Draw Bridge, and annotated 'No. 30 (27)'. Lift bridge. No visible remains. (Obliterated due to building of A422 Buckingham By-pass).
Blockage 708337 Line of canal is cut by the construction of the A422 Buckingham By-pass (1984).
Bridge 28 708336 Shown on 1924 map as 'Footbridge'. Shown on 1900 GJCC map as F.B., and annotated 'No. 31'. Wooden footbridge. No evidence found.
Milepost 706336 Shown on 1924 map as '10M'. Shown on 1900 map as 'MP'. No evidence found.
Condition of Canal Bed
From Bridge 26 to Bridge 27: Canal bed is in very good condition, apart from the lock which has been infilled. A number of small trees are growing in the bed.
From Bridge 27 to 10 Milepost: The canal bed has been obliterated by the building of the A422 Buckingham By-pass and landscaping for a new school.
Condition of Towpath/Footpath
The line of the towpath by the lock has been blocked by the extension to the lock cottage. The footpath has been diverted around the lock cottage to the west (AVDC (Footpath No 27 Parish of Buckingham) Public Path Diversion Order 1989. Confirmed 30/6/89). Public right of way.
From Lock 2 to Bridge 27: Towpath is in excellent condition through a wooded section. Has recently been cleared. Public right of way.
From Bridge 27 to 10 Milepost: Towpath obliterated by building of A422 Buckingham By-pass and landscaping for new school grounds.
Ownership
Unknown.
SECTION FROM 10 MILEPOST TO TERMINUS (BUCKINGHAM ARM)
Feature, Map Ref, Notes
Weir 703339 Shown on 1924 map as 'Weir'. Shown on 1900 map as a direct connection between river and canal. No evidence found.
Wharf 703342 Shown on 1924 and 1900 maps. Known as Lower Wharf. Buildings remain, but in very bad condition.
Bridge 29 701343 Shown on 1924 map as 'Bridge'. Shown on 1900 GJCC map as Draw Bridge, and annotated 'No. 32 (29)'. Lift bridge. Area has been infilled, no visible remains.
River Feed 701342 Shown on 1924 map. 1990 GJCC map shows disconnection between river and canal. Feed from River Great Ouse. Area has been infilled, but there is a lowering of the river bank at this point. Additionally, there is a storm water overflow into the river at this point.
Wharf 700342 Known as Town Wharf. 1900 map shows area as 'Bone Mills'. Area has been infilled, no visible remains.
Winding Hole 700342 Shown on 1924 and 1900 maps. Area has been infilled, no visible remains.
Wharf 699342 Known as Terminus Wharf. 1900 map shows area as 'The Wharf'. Area has been infilled, and used as a vehicle yard.
Buildings 699342 Cottages to North-west of terminus wharf: North-east cottages still exist. South-west cottages have been replaced by a filling station.
699342 Wharf buildings on South-eastern side of wharf: Still exist, and have been extended, together with additional buildings. Used for motor businesses.
698342 Wharf House: Still exists.
697341 Grand Junction Inn: Still exists.
Condition of Canal Bed
From 10 Milepost to Lower Wharf: Canal is infilled, and the level is lost due to landscaping for a housing estate. The route of the canal is clear, and a number of trees and bushes which lined the canal bank still remain in hollows in the landscaping. Prior to the Lower Wharf, the line runs through a playing field, infilled, but unobstructed.
From Lower Wharf to Bridge 29: The line of the canal runs along the perimeter of a football field, infilled, but unobstructed.
From Bridge 29 to terminus: Infilled, but unobstructed.
Condition of Towpath/Footpath
From 10 Milepost to Lower Wharf: Towpath is obliterated due to landscaping. A public tarmac path follows the line of the towpath on the edge of a housing estate. Prior to the Lower Wharf, obliterated, but public access across a playing field.
From Lower Wharf to Bridge 29: Obliterated, but public access. Public right of way still exists across site of bridge.
From Bridge 29 to terminus: Obliterated, initially no access. Within The Wharf area, accessible to public.
Ownership
Unknown.
Other Notes
1900 GJCC map indicates that the wharf area up to the river feed was not owned by the company.
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