SCRCA Primary Reference: Review of Contract No. 1 for Ribblehead Viaduct and Blea Moor Tunnel

The 'Indenture' dated 1869 for 'Contract No. 1.' includes a section headed "BATTYE MOSS VIADUCT AND BLEA MOOR TUNNEL". This includes specifications for brickwork, spandrills, bond of arches, frost, arches, tunnel shafts and headings, masonry, mortar, requirements for completion of the contract and a schedule of prices. For a full transcription of the indenture, see:

• Review of primary source material at the National Archives (Kew): SCR Construction - Contract 1