Description and History of Site:-
Bridge carrying the Leeds and Wetherby branch line (NER) over the track leading to Scarcroft Mill. It is of interest as it shows clearly how the bridge was widened when the line was upgraded from single track to double. Line opened 1st May 1876 by the North Eastern Railway, widened to double track 1902, closed April 1964.
Further Reading and References:-http://www.lostrailwayswestyorkshire.co.uk/Leeds%20Wetherby.htm
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Key Words :- railway bridge
Viewing the Site :- Public Bridleway
Address :- Thorner Lane, Scarcroft, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 3AL
Grid Ref :- SE 37390 41759
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.870698 , Long -1.432851
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Site disused - but otherwise substantially intact
Record Date :- 5 March 2017
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson
Grid Ref :- SE 37390 41759
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.870698 , Long -1.432851
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Site disused - but otherwise substantially intact
Record Date :- 5 March 2017
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson