Sowerby Bridge railway bridge over Holmes Road
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Sowerby Bridge railway bridge over Holmes Road
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 24 Apr 2021
The bridge is deceptive: as well as being low (indicated maximum height 11ft 3in) it gets narrower in the middle Image This side, at least, dates from 1875; the narrower section supporting the through lines Image may be original to the opening of the line in 1840. Along with the adjacent coal drops it is listed grade II (List entry 1134480).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.707622
Longitude
-1.909825