The Penkridge Viaduct, Penkridge

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The photograph on this page of The Penkridge Viaduct, Penkridge by Mick Malpass as part of the Geograph project.

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The Penkridge Viaduct, Penkridge

Image: © Mick Malpass Taken: 22 Jun 2011

The Penkridge Viaduct which has 7 arches and foundations that were buried in concrete to a depth of 70 feet. The first train crossed Penkridge Viaduct on the 1st of June 1837 as a trial, and on the 4 July 1837 it was officially opened.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.727454
Longitude
-2.11886