Description and History of Site:-

The Stamford Bridge Viaduct, opened in 1847, was built to carry the York–Hull railway over the River Derwent and now serves as a footpath and cycle route. Engineered by J.C. Birkinshaw, with ironwork by Gilkes Wilson & Co., its main feature is a six-rib, five-segment cast iron arch spanning 90 ft with a 12 ft rise, supported by X-braced spandrels. The viaduct also includes 15 semi-circular 24 ft brick arches. It remains one of the oldest surviving cast iron railway arch bridges.

Hatcher noted:- Brick viaduct with stone cornices. Cast iron rib bridge Ruined small brick building under one viaduct arch.

Further Reading and References:-

Rennison, R W. Civil engineering heritage: northern England. Thomas Telford, 1991, page 145, ICE HEW526.
YAHS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.

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Key Words :- railway river viaduct cast iron

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from either the canal footpath which passes under or the cycleway over the bridge

Address :- Stamford Bridge, York, East Yorkshire, YO41
Grid Ref :- SE7087255410
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.989884 , Long -0.920566
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1083841,
Site Condition :- Site conserved and open to the public
Site Dates :- 1847 -
Contributor :- John Suter - 15 May 2015

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