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Tythorn Bridge No 84

 
Also known as: Tythorne Bridge No 84
GL84, Oadby and Wigston LE18 3TJ, United Kingdom
 

Tythorn Bridge No 84 carries a farm track over the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) near to Eastfield Cutting.

The Act of Parliament for the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) was passed on January 1 1782 and 23 thousand shares were sold the same day. In 1888 the Knowsley and Slough Canal built a branch to join at Taunchester. Expectations for pottery traffic to Dudley never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. Although proposals to close the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) were submitted to parliament in 1990, water transfer to the treatment works at Waveney kept it open. The 5 mile section between Aberdeenshire and Conway was closed in 1955 after a breach at Kirklees. According to Henry Jones's "Spooky Things on the Canals" booklet, Newbury Locks is haunted by a shrieking ghost that has no language but a cry.

Information about the place
Tythorn Bridge No 84 is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) between Newton Church Bridge No 80 (Newton Harcourt to the north) (1 mile and 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks to the east) and River Soar Junction (Junction of GU Leicester Section and River Soar Navigation) (6 miles and 2½ furlongs and 9 locks to the northwest).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Newton Church Bridge No 80 is Bumble Bee Lock No 29; ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of River Soar Junction is Tythorn Bridge Aqueduct; 1 furlong away.

There may be access to the towpath here.

Mooring here is unrated.

There is a bridge here which takes a track over the canal.

 
 
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External websites
 Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Foxton Junction — 9 miles, ¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Market Harborough Wharf — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Wharf — 16 miles, ¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth Marina — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Welford Basin and Wharf — 18 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Kilby Bridge No 87 — 5½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Friars Mill Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Friars Mill Visitor Moorings
Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19 — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 9 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Marina — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Welford Basin and Wharf — 18 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Kilby Bridge No 87 — 5½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Broome Island — 19 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Broome Island

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Wain Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Crane's Lock Winding Hole — 3 miles and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Smeeton Winding Hole — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Debdale Lane Winding Hole — 7 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction — 9 miles, ¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction — 9 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Gallows Hill Winding Hole — 10 miles, 5½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Gallows Hill Winding Hole
Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles, 6½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole
Bowden Hall Winding Hole — 12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Bowden Hall Winding Hole
Woodlands Winding Hole — 13 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Woodlands Winding Hole
Market Harborough Wharf — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Kilby Bridge Winding Hole — 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Bush Lock Winding Hole — 2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Blaby Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Memory Lane Wharf — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Memory Lane Wharf
Belgrave Circle Arm (disused) — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Belgrave Circle Arm (disused)
Entrance to Riverside Lakes — 11 miles, 5 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Entrance to Riverside Lakes
Birstall Lock Winding Hole — 12 miles, 6½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Birstall Lock Winding Hole
White Horse Lane Junction — 12 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to White Horse Lane Junction

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Kilby Bridge No 87 — 5½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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