Wheal Liberty viaduct
Introduction
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Wheal Liberty viaduct
Image: © Richard Bird Taken: 15 Sep 2014
Much of the track bed of the Chacewater to Newquay branch line has been destroyed and many cuttings filled in. But one fine feature remains between Goonbell and Mithian. Built by the contractor Arthur Carkeek of Redruth in 1902, and named after a nearby mine, it remains in good condition, hidden away from main roads. The usual shoulder high gorse and brambles makes exploration of this structure well nigh impossible!
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Image Location
Latitude
50.30556
Longitude
-5.177996