The north-west portal of Newbold tunnel
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The north-west portal of Newbold tunnel
Image: © Richard Green Taken: 15 Apr 2011
The north-west portal of Newbold tunnel. It was built originally for the Coleorton Railway, opened in 1833 and closed in 1872. The tunnel was refurbished in 1925 for use by the branch to New Lount colliery, which closed in 1968, when the line was abandoned once more. The tunnel is dry inside and in generally good condition - a tribute to its builders.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.766774
Longitude
-1.410686