Cefn Coed Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil
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Cefn Coed Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil
Image: © John Wilson Taken: 1 Oct 2008
The Cefn Coed Viaduct was built in 1866 to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brecon_and_Merthyr_Railway across the river Taff at Pontycapel. This view is from the south end of the viaduct, looking north west. Built by Messrs. Savel and Ward at a cost of £25, 000, it is the third largest viaduct in Wales. The viaduct consists of 15 openings, each one 39 feet 9 inches, a length of 725ft. and a maximum height of 115ft. The viaduct's main point of architectural interest is the fact that it was built on a curve - as highlighted in this view.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.760015
Longitude
-3.405974