Description and History of Site:-
50ft high
227yds long
12 arches
This viaduct was built in desperation after two years' failure to create an embankment due to boggy conditions.
Further Reading and References:-https://scrca.foscl.org.uk/location-summaries/structure-257050
Mitchell, WR and Joy, David. 'Settle-Carlisle Railway: The Midland's record-breaking route to Scotland'. Dalesman Publishing Company, 1966
Mitchell, WR and Joy, David. 'Settle to Carlisle: A railway over the Pennines'. Dalesman Publishing Company, 1987
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Key Words :- Settle Carlisle Railway viaduct
Address :- Garsdale Head, Cumbria
Grid Ref :- SD 79329 92322
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.326048 , Long -2.319332
Local Authority :- Westmorland and Furness Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1384058,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1873-75 -
Record Date :- 6 March 2023
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Robert Mason
Grid Ref :- SD 79329 92322
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.326048 , Long -2.319332
Local Authority :- Westmorland and Furness Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1384058,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1873-75 -
Record Date :- 6 March 2023
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Robert Mason