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Fleckney Bridge No 73

 
Fleckney half a mile west
Fleckney Bridge, Fleckney LE8 8UF, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Fleckney Bridge No 73 is near or in the village of Fleckney half a mile west and is on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) between Long Hill Bridge No 70 (Smeeton Westerby half a mile north) (2 miles to the southeast) and Newton Church Bridge No 80 (Newton Harcourt to the north) (3 miles and ¼ furlongs and 5 locks to the northwest).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Long Hill Bridge No 70 is Saddington Tunnel (northwestern entrance); 2½ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Newton Church Bridge No 80 is Ross Bridge No 74; 2¼ furlongs away.

There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.

Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring pins are needed.

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

 
 
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 Old Crown
 
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Additional information

Towpath access is via a gate about 15m north of the bridge to the track with a short walk to/from the village of Fleckney.
It has shops, 2 pubs, a Chinese chippy and Indian restaurant.

 
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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
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Foxton Junction4 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction4 miles, 7½ furlongs 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 Wharf10 miles, ¼ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Wharf11 miles, 3¾ furlongs 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 Marina11 miles, 5 furlongs 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 Wharf13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock 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 875 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Friars Mill Visitor Moorings13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 24 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 1919 miles, 5½ furlongs and 29 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 Bridge4 miles, 4½ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf10 miles, ¼ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Marina11 miles, 5 furlongs 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 Wharf13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock 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 875 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Smeeton Winding Hole1 mile, 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Debdale Lane Winding Hole3 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction4 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction4 miles, 4½ furlongs 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 Junction4 miles, 7½ furlongs 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 Hole6 miles, 1 furlong 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 Hole7 miles, 2 furlongs 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 Hole7 miles, 7¼ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Bowden Hall Winding Hole
Woodlands Winding Hole9 miles, ¼ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Woodlands Winding Hole
Market Harborough Wharf10 miles, ¼ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
Welford Junction12 miles, 1¾ furlongs 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
Welford Marina13 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock 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 Marina
Downtown Bridge Winding Hole14 miles, 5¼ furlongs 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 Downtown Bridge Winding Hole
Welford Basin and Wharf13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock 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
Elkington Bridge Winding Hole17 miles, 3¼ furlongs 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 Elkington Bridge Winding Hole

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Crane's Lock Winding Hole1 mile, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Wain Bridge Winding Hole3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge Winding Hole5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Bush Lock Winding Hole7 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Blaby Bridge Winding Hole8 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Kilby Bridge No 875 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Pickles (dog)] Pickles, the World Cup dog, gets his reward, British Pathé, 7 April 1966 Fleckney, Paul (10 June 2006). "How Pickles the dog dug up the accursed World Cup" [Kilby] is 6 miles south east of Leicester. Nearby places are Fleckney, Arnesby, Wistow and Kilby Bridge. In the 1870s Kilby was described as "KILBY, a parish [List of places in Leicestershire] Kettleby, Eyres Monsell Far Coton, Farm Town, Fenny Drayton, Field Head, Fleckney, Fosse Shopping Park, Foston, Foxton, Foxton Locks, Freeby, Frisby, Frisby [List of individual dogs] Afterlife of Peter the Dog". Narratively. Retrieved 4 September 2020. Fleckney, Paul (10 June 2006). "How Pickles the dog dug up the accursed World Cup" [Willoughby Waterleys Cricket Club] Leicestershire, and there were frequent matches with neighbouring teams: Arnesby, Fleckney Village, Gumley, Harborough South, Laughton and Mowsley, Wigston Town, [Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton] Lambeth-piped sugar paste flowers. Cake designer Fiona Cairns based in Fleckney, Leicestershire was chosen in February 2011 to create the wedding cake [Kilby - Foxton Canal] and submerged plants include Nuttall's waterweed and yellow water-lily. Fleckney Tunnel has a long established colony of Daubenton's bats. The canal towpath [Bridlington] reflection of Hull". Hull Echo. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017. Fleckney, Paul (17 August 2018). "Rosie Jones: 'People feel awkward about disability [Great Glen, Leicestershire] comprised this estate are: Great and Little Stretton, Wistow, Newton Harcourt, Fleckney and Kilby. These parishes comprise the minimal extent of the estate which [List of Special Operations Executive operations] Ruhr and Frankfurt area, based on a nucleus of contacts with the ISK. Fleckney (1944) – Germany, -45, establishment of an organiser for sabotage in Breslau
 
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