Stoke Climsland: foot of Kit Hill inclined plane
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Stoke Climsland: foot of Kit Hill inclined plane
Image: © Martin Bodman Taken: 27 Aug 2010
The first inclined plane here was constructed in 1872. It brought granite from quarries near the summit of Kit Hill to the sidings at Downgate, on the East Cornwall Mineral Railway; the granite was then taken via a second incline at Calstock to quays on the Tamar. The incline was modified in the early 20th century, with the rail gauge changed from 3' 6" to 4' 8½" and the Calstock incline was replaced with a wagon lift at the side of the new Calstock viaduct. The line here finally closed in 1955. Kit Hill granite was used in six crossings of the Thames in London and for the Bishop Rock lighthouse
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Image Location
Latitude
50.52774
Longitude
-4.295301