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Plate 195 shows bridge No 321 - 297 miles 31 chains at Armathwaite. The former turnpike road passes through the embankment approach to Armathwaite Viaduct. This is an example of an atypical bridge formation, pointed arches being an infrequent occurrence. It is quite possible that the bridge was constructed prior to the embankment being formed. The slightly skewed bridge was built entirely of stone in 1871, pre-dating the viaduct.