Twemlow Viaduct, Holmes Chapel
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Twemlow Viaduct, Holmes Chapel
Image: © G Laird Taken: 6 Aug 2018
Dating from 1841, the 23 span red brick and sandstone Twemlow Viaduct has a maximum height of 25 metres and has a length of 520 metres. The viaduct carries the railway line from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe across the River Dane. It is a Grade II listed building though close inspection reveals that repairs are required. https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101231669-twemlow-viaduct-holmes-chapel#.W2oGiUxFw5s
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Image Location
Latitude
53.206773
Longitude
-2.343119