Grade II listed · Harborough

Bridge Number 59, Grand Union Canal

Bridge Number 59, Grand Union Canal is a Grade II listed building in Harborough, first listed on 9 March 1989. It is one of 1,155 Grade II entries among 1,282 listed buildings in Harborough; 81% of Harborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bridge Number 59, Grand Union Canal
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1294196
Date first listed	9 March 1989
Local planning authority	Harborough
Location	52.48972, -0.98863 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1294196

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Harborough will require for your works on Bridge Number 59, 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 59, Grand Union Canal

Name	Grade	Distance
Mileplate Circa 56 Metres West of Bridge No. 59 Grand Union Canal	II	53 m
Bridge Number 58, Grand Union Canal	II	320 m
Bridge Number 60, Grand Union Canal	II	754 m
Lock keeper's cottage adjacent to Foxton Top Lock, Grand Union Canal Leicester Line	II	1.1 km
Foxton Locks, Grand Union Canal Leicester Line	II*	1.3 km
Bridge Number 61 Foxton Bottom Lock, Grand Union Canal Leciester Line	II	1.3 km
Lock keeper's cottage with adjoining former stable block and cottage adjacent to Foxton Bottom Lock, Grand Union Canal Leicester Line	II	1.3 km
Milepost Circa 47 Metres East of Bridge Number 62, Grand Union Canal	II	1.4 km
Mileplate Immediately West of Bridge Number 55, Grand Union Canal	II	1.6 km
Pump Circa 10 Metres South of Too Cottage	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge Number 59, Grand Union Canal listed?

Yes. Bridge Number 59, Grand Union Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1294196, first listed on 9 March 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bridge Number 59, 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 Harborough, 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.