Railway Viaduct Over River Sett - New Mills, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 21.899 W 002° 00.000
30U E 566542 N 5913338
This 4 arch stone bridge carries the Hope Valley Railway Line over the river Sett near its confluence with the river Goyt.
Waymark Code: WM10M33
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/26/2019
Views: 2
New Mills is close to the confluence of the river Goyt and river Sett which at this point cut through a deep sandstone gorge. The town is positioned at the top of the gorge cliffs and because of this transport in the area was always difficult before high level bridges were built across the rivers.
This bridge is lower than some of the road bridges because after crossing the river Sett it enters a short tunnel at the north west end and then enters New Mills Central station.
The bridge carries The Hope Valley line which is a trans-Pennine railway line linking Sheffield with Manchester.
The bridge is between New Mills Central and Chinley railway stations.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railroad
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Sett
Date constructed: 1865
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Hope Valley Railway Line
Location:
New Mills, Derbyshire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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