Former Rail Bridge Over Mow Halls Road - Uppermill, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 33.165 W 002° 00.566
30U E 565624 N 5934218
This single arch stone bridge carried the Delph branch railway line of the Manchester to Huddersfield Railway Line.
Waymark Code: WM11Y13
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/08/2020
Views: 2
The branch line originally connected Delph and Oldham and closed in 1963. A 2 mile stretch from Delph to Uppermill has been converted to a rails to trails cycle and walking route and this bridge marks the end of the trail at Uppermill.
The bridge
The bridge crosses a single track minor road at an angle.
At some point the arch has been strengthened with metal tie bars.
The cycle route heads west from the bridge, but a short footpath continues for a short distance to the east and south.
Original Use: Railroad
Date Built: 1851
Construction: Stone
Condition: Good
Date Abandoned: 1963
Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Adopted
See this website for more information: Not listed
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