Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Bridge Number 39 at Sp 6245 8143, Grand Union Canal

Bridge Number 39 at Sp 6245 8143, Grand Union Canal is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 20 November 1985. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 56% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bridge Number 39 at Sp 6245 8143, Grand Union Canal
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1229030
Date first listed	20 November 1985
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.42717, -1.08265 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1229030

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Bridge Number 39 at Sp 6245 8143, Grand Union Canal, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Bridge Number 39 at Sp 6245 8143, Grand Union Canal

Name	Grade	Distance
Milepost at Sp 6245 8110, Grand Union Canal	II	314 m
Bridge Number 38 at Sp 6217 8090, Grand Union Canal	II	605 m
Milepost South West of Bridge Number 41 at Sp 625821, Grand Union Canal Leicester Line	II	762 m
Lodge Farmhouse Welford	II	815 m
Bridge Number 36 at Sp 6152 8014, Grand Union Canal	II	1.6 km
30, West End	II	1.9 km
Number 36 and Attached Wall	II	1.9 km
School House and School House Cottage	II	1.9 km
7, West End	II	1.9 km
16 and 18, West End	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge Number 39 at Sp 6245 8143, Grand Union Canal listed?

Yes. Bridge Number 39 at Sp 6245 8143, Grand Union Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1229030, first listed on 20 November 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bridge Number 39 at Sp 6245 8143, Grand Union Canal?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Northamptonshire, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.