Tavistock Viaduct Walk Railway Cutting, Bridge 1
N 50° 33.046 W 004° 08.927
30U E 418615 N 5600500
This waymark is for one of the Arch Bridges in the massive Railway Cutting at Tavistock, Devon UK
Waymark Code: WM2RM8
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/14/2007
Views: 22
This bridge is the first of 4 bridges from the viaduct end of the cutting.
Tavistock Viaduct Walk leads through Watts Road Cutting, which was dug during the construction of the railway line between Lydford and Plymouth in 1887 – 1890. The cutting is 50 feet deep and half a mile long. The former track bed is now used as a walkway and cycle route and is a haven of quiet, natural beauty. It has been designated as a Local Nature Reserve and is carefully managed for all to enjoy.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles over, former railway, bike, hikers under.
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Railway Cutting
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: I will say yes, it still carries cars.
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Watts Road Cutting/Tavistock Viaduct Walk
Location:
Tavistock Devon UK
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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