SCRCA Structure 231170: Hellifield Junction

SCRCA Location Introduction

At Hellifield Junction, the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company's line from Blackburn and Clitheroe joins the Midland Railway Company's line from Leeds / Bradford and Skipton to Settle Junction.

Hellifield South Junction: viewed from the northwest

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Junction
Location Variant
Not Applicable
Assessment status
Assessed
Current Use(s)
Railway ops
Shown on a land plan?
Yes 
Construction / installation period
1: Pre-dates the Settle-Carlisle Railway (pre 1869)
Distance from London St.Pancras
231 miles and 13 chains
Position relative to running lines
Down
Visibility
This location IS visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Easy
Protection Category
The structure or site is not currently protected
Geographic Location
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Context views

Hellifield South Junction, context view from the northwest.

Hellifield South Junction, context view from the northwest.

Hellifield South Junction, context view from the northwest.

Hellifield South Junction, context view from the northwest.

Circa 1970-72.

Context view of Hellifield South Junction from the northwest, circa 1970-72.

Context view of Hellifield South Junction from the northwest, circa 1970-72.

Elevation views

Hellifield South Junction: viewed from the northwest

Hellifield South Junction: viewed from the northwest

Hellifield South Junction: viewed from the northwest

Hellifield South Junction: viewed from the northwest

Cab-views

Hellifield South Junction: Cab-view, southbound (forwards).

Hellifield South Junction: Cab-view, southbound (forwards).

Hellifield South Junction: Cab-view, northbound (rearwards).

Hellifield South Junction: Cab-view, northbound (rearwards).

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