SCRCA structure 254480: Bridge SAC/101 - Rise Hill Tunnel

SCRCA Location Introduction

Rise Hill Tunnel is 1,213 yards (1,109 metres) long and it is the second longest tunnel within the Settle Carlisle Railway Conservation Area (SCRCA).

This Location Record is for the underground section of the tunnel and the geolocation data (latitude & longitude) relates to the approximate mid-point between the two tunnel-mouths. Construction involved the sinking of at least two separate shafts, both of which have been retained to provide ventilation (see 'Associated Locations' below).

Note: Tunnel interiors cannot be photographed by SCRCA Project volunteers.

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Bridge (Tunnel)
Location Variant
Not Applicable
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
254 miles and 38 chains
Position relative to running lines
Above
Visibility
This location is NOT visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
No Access
Protection Category
Conservation Area Only
Geographic Location
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Note: Tunnel interiors cannot be photographed by SCRCA Project volunteers.

Note: Tunnel interiors cannot be photographed by SCRCA Project volunteers.

Associated Locations

Further Reading (Snippets)

The following 'snippets' contain additional information relating to this location.

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- SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 254480

- SCRCA Primary Reference: Review of F.S. Williams (1876) for Rise Hill Tunnel

- SCRCA Primary Reference: Review of Lancaster Guardian (22/6/1872) for Rise Hill Tunnel
 

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