Gazetteer entry for Slapton Wharf

Slapton Wharf

Latitude: 51N52'21"

Longitude: 0W39'6"

Postcode: LU7 9DD

OS Grid Reference: SP928202

Canalplan Ref: s8af

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Slapton Wharf is on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line); between Leighton Buzzard (3.66 miles and 3 locks to the north) and Marsworth Junction (4.29 miles and 8 locks to the south)

The nearest place in the direction of Leighton Buzzard is Slapton Lock No 30; a distance of 0.01 miles

The nearest place in the direction of Marsworth Junction is Horton Lock No 31; a distance of 0.65 miles

You can wind here

Facilities: water point

Slapton Wharf

Picture: Nic Chilton

Taken: 11 September 2007

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Taken automatically by my camera set up to take photos for use in creating a time-lapse cruise video for http://www.narrowboat.org.uk

(unobtrusive) Slapton Wharf on the right

Picture: Nic Chilton

Taken: 15 September 2007

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Churches

Slapton Church Holy Cross - Church of England

Road away from bridge 1/2 mile to village. Closed weekdays key-see noticeboard

Services: 11.15 (Except 5th Sun), 6pm.

Distance: 1/2 mile

Contact: 01926 668260

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Sunrise here today is at 6:28 AM and sunset at 7:29 PM

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