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Historian will reveal new research on Harringworth Viaduct at 150

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A close-up of the arches of a long brick-built railway viaduct, built from mostly blue bricks. The first arch is on the right and the rest of the arches stretch off to the middle. On the left are green fields with lines of hedgerows and trees on the horizon under a blue sky.

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Historian to reveal new research on the 150-year history of Harringworth Viaduct

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Historian John Hillier is sharing new research regarding the construction of the Harringworth Viaduct, believed to be the longest masonry viaduct in the UK, which marks 150 years since building work began. The 1.16km structure features 82 arches and was completed in 1878.

Key points

  • Construction of the Harringworth Viaduct started 150 years ago, transforming a Northamptonshire countryside area into a major building site.
  • The 1.16km (0.7 miles)-long structure spans the River Welland between Harringworth and Seaton in Rutland and is believed to be the UK's longest masonry viaduct.
  • Historian John Hillier is set to present new research at a talk in Harringworth detailing how labourers lived in camps and how the fields were used during construction.
  • The brick-built viaduct features 82 arches, each with a 12-metre span, and was completed in 1878.
  • Initially faced in red bricks, sections of the viaduct were replaced with blue bricks within 20 to 30 years.
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