Description and History of Site:-
A two span skew bridge (Network Rail reference SPC 6/20) carrying the Derby-Leicester railway line over the Erewash Canal and a farm track running parallel to the canal. The eastern span over the farm track is a stone arch. The western span over the canal and towpath is a steel plate girder, with a lattice steel walkway on the southern side.
Built between 1837-40 to the designs of Charles Vignoles for the Midland Counties Railway. The span over the canal was originally a cast iron arch, but was reconstructed by the Midland Railway in 1848 and again in 1905. The walkway on the south side was added in the late C19 to provide a pedestrian route from Sawley Junction station to the Midland Railway Sheet Stores.

Further Reading and References:-
Alan Baxter & Associates, Midland Main Line Statement of History and Significance, NP, 2013.

https://her.derbyshire.gov.uk/Monument/MDR24764

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Key Words :- canal, railway

Viewing the Site :- Viewable from the Erewash Canal towpath.

Address :- Fields Farm Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3FZ
Grid Ref :- SK 48603 32085
Co-ordinates :- Lat 52.884036 , Long -1.27917
Local Authority :- Erewash Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Derbyshire
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1417992,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1837-1840 -
Contributor :- DerbyIAS - 25 February 2024

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