SCRCA structure 249200: Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct (occupation + stream + PROW - bridleway)

SCRCA Location Introduction

Bridge SAC/71 is a multi-purpose single arch structure that carries an occupation track, Force Gill and the Craven Way over the railway tracks.

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Elevation view from the east

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Bridge (Overline)
Location Variant
Span - Arch (single)
Assessment status
Assessed
Current Use(s)
Railway ops
Shown on a land plan?
Yes 
Construction / installation period
2: MR construction phase (1869 to 31st Dec 1876)
Distance from London St.Pancras
249 miles and 14 chains
Position relative to running lines
Above
Visibility
This location IS visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Moderate
Protection Category
Listed, Grade II
Geographic Location
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List Entry Extract(s)

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List Entry Number (LEN) List Entry District List Entry Name
1031510 Craven AQUEDUCT BRIDGE NUMBER 71 ON THE SETTLE AND CARLISLE RAILWAY LINE

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Context views

Bridge SAC/71 (Force Gill Aqueduct) and adjacent 'Naptha Store': Context from NE

Bridge SAC/71 (Force Gill Aqueduct) and adjacent 'Naptha Store': Context from NE

Tramway trackbed: context view to south between spoil tips for Blea Moor Tunnel Shaft 2.

Tramway trackbed: context view to south between spoil tips for Blea Moor Tunnel Shaft 2.

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Context view from the north-east

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Context view from the north-east

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Context view from the south

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Context view from the south

Bridge SAC/71 and B.M. Tunnel S. Portal: Context view from the south

Bridge SAC/71 and B.M. Tunnel S. Portal: Context view from the south

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Context view from the north

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Context view from the north

Bridge SAC/71, Blea Moor Signal Box and adjacent house: context view from the northeast.

Bridge SAC/71, Blea Moor Signal Box and adjacent house: context view from the northeast.

Bridge SAC/71, context view to south from above Blea Moor Tunnel South Portal.

Bridge SAC/71, context view to south from above Blea Moor Tunnel South Portal.

Early 1960s, probably 1963

249200: Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct :Context view from the south west

249200: Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct :Context view from the south west

Early 1960s, probably 1963

249200: Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Context view from the south

249200: Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Context view from the south

Date Unknown

Looking south from the south portal of Blea Moor Tunnel

Looking south from the south portal of Blea Moor Tunnel

Elevation views

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Elevation view from the east

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Elevation view from the east

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Elevation view from the east

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Elevation view from the east

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Elevation view from the south

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct: Elevation view from the south

Cab-views

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct

Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct

Associated Locations

None.

Further Reading (Snippets)

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- SCRCA Knowledge Base for Bridge SAC/71 - Force Gill Aqueduct
 

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