Slaithwaite Viaduct is a Grade II listed building in the Kirklees local planning authority area, England. First listed on 11 July 1985. Viaduct.

Slaithwaite Viaduct

WRENN ID
slow-bronze-elder
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Kirklees
Country
England
Date first listed
11 July 1985
Type
Viaduct
Source
Historic England listing

Description

SE 01 SE SLAITHWAITE

5/448 Slaithwaite Viaduct

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  • II

Built in two halves, c.1845 and c.1886. Date on arch keystone: WS 1886. Railway viaduct. Large coursed slightly rock-faced stone. Some rusticated and some ashlar dressings. Ashlar string course at springing of arches. 15 semicircular arches built in two halves, each carrying two tracks. Also, smaller arch at west end. Southern half has stone vaults. Northern half has brick vaults. Piers are slightly battered. Three piers at each end. Continuous parapet on ashlar string course, with ashlar coping. Most westerly arch (north side only) has date and inscription on keystone: WS 1886

Listing NGR: SE0772114054

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