Description and History of Site:-
Four span rail-bridge over the River Witham, constructed in 1848 for the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway. The design is attributed to John Fowler, Chief Engineer to the company, using the box girder concept promoted by William Fairbairn. Note Bryom 2017 does not include Stamp End in his list of Fairbairn designed bridges.
The main spans are 66ft 6in (20.27m) supported on ashlar piers.

Reconstructed in 1903 for the Great Central Railway.

See also Torksey Bridge LIN00054

Further Reading and References:-
https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI83418&resourceID=1006
Barton B M J, Stamp End Railway Bridge, Lincolnshire History and Archaeology, 1998, p55-56
Byrom R, William Fairbairn: the experimental engineer - A study in mid 19th century engineering, Railway and Canal Historical Society, 2017
Wright N R, Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide, Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology, 2004,LN28-p38

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Key Words :- Railway Bridge

Viewing the Site :- Operational railway no public access. Can be viewed from the public road or footpath

Address :- Waterside North, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7JN
Grid Ref :- SK 98462 71027
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.227171 , Long -0.526537
Local Authority :- City of Lincoln Council
Pre 1974 County :- Lincolnshire - Lindsey
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1388768,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1848 - current
Record Date :- 20 February 2019

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