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Wharfe Viaduct

Description and History of Site:-
Railway Viaduct, of twenty semi-circular arches on rather tall piers, carrying Leeds to Thirsk Railway over River Wharfe. Punched sandstone blocks. Also known as Castley Viaduct. Constructed between 1845 and 1849; Engineer, Thomas Grainger. The foundation stone was laid by H.C. Marshall, chairman of the Leeds and Thirsk Railway Company on March 30th 1846.


Further Reading and References:-
The Leeds Times, April 4th 1846, p3.


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Key Words :- railway viaduct River Wharfe

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public footpath

Address :- Warren Lane, Arthington, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1PB
Grid Ref :- SE 26252 45505
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.905047 , Long -1.601914
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1253368,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1848 - current
Record Date :- 25 September 2019

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