SCRCA structure 257260: Bridge SAC/118 - Moorcock Road (PROW - A684 road)

SCRCA Location Introduction

This visually impressive Grade II listed bridge at Garsdale Head carries the Settle & Carlisle Railway over the trans-Pennine Sedbergh - Hawes Road (now known as the A684). It was one of the first railway-related structures to be built in the area and it was structurally complete by the end of 1872. It features relieving arches in each of the four wing walls and the single skew-arch has a diameter of 39 feet 6 inches. The entire bridge is constructed from locally quarried sandstone, including the arch.

Bridge SAC/118 (A684 - Moorcock Road), west elevation.

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Bridge (Underline)
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
257 miles and 20 chains
Position relative to running lines
Below
Visibility
This location IS visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Easy
Protection Category
Listed, Grade II
Geographic Location
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List Entry Extract(s)

The information quoted below has been extracted from the relevant List Entries in 'The National Heritage List for England (NHLE) (https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/).

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List Entry Number (LEN) List Entry District List Entry Name
1384059 South Lakeland RAILWAY BRIDGE APPROXIMATELY 200 METRES NORTH OF DANDRYMIRE VIADUCT

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Context views

Bridge SAC-118 and Moorcock Railway Cottages, context view from the west.

Bridge SAC-118 and Moorcock Railway Cottages, context view from the west.

Bridge SAC/117 (left) & Bridge SAC/117(Dandrymire Viaduct, right) from the west.

Bridge SAC/117 (left) & Bridge SAC/117(Dandrymire Viaduct, right) from the west.

Dandrymire Viaduct (SAC/117) from the SW, with Bridge SAC/118 in the distance.

Dandrymire Viaduct (SAC/117) from the SW, with Bridge SAC/118 in the distance.

Bridge SAC-118 and Moorcock Railway Cottages, context view from the south west.

Bridge SAC-118 and Moorcock Railway Cottages, context view from the south west.

Elevation views

Bridge SAC/118 (A684 - Moorcock Road), west elevation.

Bridge SAC/118 (A684 - Moorcock Road), west elevation.

Bridge SAC/118 east elevation. Top rear of Milepost 257¼ is also just visible.

Bridge SAC/118 east elevation. Top rear of Milepost 257¼ is also just visible.

Bridge SAC/118 west elevation (with Milepost 257¼ and Hawes Branch trackbed).

Bridge SAC/118 west elevation (with Milepost 257¼ and Hawes Branch trackbed).

Undated, but probably 1872

Moorcock Bridge under construction with surveyor & others posing for photo.

Moorcock Bridge under construction with surveyor & others posing for photo.

Detail views

Bridge SAC/118 (Moorcock Road), east parapet detail (1).

Bridge SAC/118 (Moorcock Road), east parapet detail (1).

Bridge SAC/118 (Moorcock Road), east parapet detail (2).

Bridge SAC/118 (Moorcock Road), east parapet detail (2).

Bridge SAC/118 (Moorcock Road), east parapet viewed from the south.

Bridge SAC/118 (Moorcock Road), east parapet viewed from the south.

Bridge SAC/118 (Moorcock Road), underside of stone arch, looking north.

Bridge SAC/118 (Moorcock Road), underside of stone arch, looking north.

Bridge SAC/118 (Moorcock Road), west parapet and north west wing wall.

Bridge SAC/118 (Moorcock Road), west parapet and north west wing wall.

Cab-views

Bridge SAC/118 - A684 Moorcock Road (PROW - road)

Bridge SAC/118 - A684 Moorcock Road (PROW - road)

Associated Locations

None.

Further Reading (Snippets)

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2015-01-22 - SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 257260

2024-06-11 - SCRCA Primary Reference: Review of the Bradford Observer, 27 June 1872 for Bridges SAC/117 & SAC/118
 

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