Railway Viaduct, Penkridge

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Date:1960 - 1961 (c.)

Description:This viaduct was opened in 1837 and carries the Grand Junction Railway over the River Penk. It cost £6,000 and the contractor was Thomas Brassey. Each of the seven arches has a 30 foot span and is 37 feet high.

Additional information kindly provided by R Astbury.

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Railways Bridges, Aqueducts, Viaducts & Tunnels

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Creators: County Archaeology Department - Creator

Donor ref:C/P/65/5/1/30/23/2 (43/11486)

Source: Staffordshire Record Office

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