SCRCA structure 292340: Bridge SAC/305 - Lazonby Tunnel

SCRCA Location Introduction

Lazonby Tunnel (Bridge SAC/305) is officially 99 yards (90 metres) long and, at its deepest point, the railway is just over 70 feet (21 metres) below the land surface.

The tunnel was constructed via the 'cut & cover method' during 1871 & 1872 and it is stone-lined throughout, with a stone-faced portal (tunnel mouth) at either end.

The original plans for this section of the Settle and Carlisle Railway show a cutting at this location. However, the plans were altered due to the sandy nature of the ground and the proximity of the vicarage.

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 (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
292 miles and 28 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)

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- SCRCA Note: Review of primary & secondary sources for Lazonby Tunnel (Bridge SAC/305)
 

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