Once part of the midland railway main line, this scenic route traversed varied geology. Amazing drone footage shows flying scotsman steaming across a. The fully refurbished white swan, a 16th century coaching inn, is located in the centre of harringworth, close to the southern bank of the river welland and next to the viaduct. History of harringworth viaduct st john the baptist church. News, views and information from harringworth, northamptonshire. If so what sort of services passengerfreight use it, and when is the best daytime to see the most activity. To enterprise a railroad railway viaducts, uk the beauty. Trainspotting also attracts a lot of visitors, to see classic steam engines crossing the famous harringworth viaduct.
The m25 motorway passes beneath it between junctions 16 and 17 at gerrards cross near chalfont st peter, from where the bridge gets its name. Flying scotsman on harringworth viaduct harringworth. Ales and trails uk our collection of scenic walking routes and hiking trails that all include a proper pub somewhere on the route so that you can taste the finest local ales while also appreciating the areas natural beauty. The walk first hugs the pretty river welland, then climbs to the ridge to give fine views of the valley. Passengers could enjoy the hilly terrain and fertile landscapes. Harringworth viaduct g2 listed primary construction material. In early 2009 a single daily passenger service was introduced by east midlands trains between melton mowbray and st pancras via corby. Britains longest brick built railway viaduct, spanning the welland valley in rutland. This place is situated in northamptonshire county, east midlands, england, united kingdom, its geographical coordinates are 52 34 0 north, 0 39 0 west and its original name with diacritics is harringworth. The jamb corby with images corby, northamptonshire, england. History in 1086 was considered a large village in the hundred of corby, 3 one of many possessions of the countess judith.
Harringworth was recorded as harringeworde in the domesday book. Harringworth viaduct walk optional lunch, harringworth. Freight train from corby passing over harringworth viaduct which spans the river welland valley, the longest masonry viaduct to cross a valley in the uk. Welland viaduct, also known as harringworth viaduct or seaton viaduct, is the countys longest. Search results for harringworth village stock photos and images 66. The viaduct was built by lucas and aird and completed in 1878.
Trains very seldom cross, but are a wonderful sight when they do. Once part of the midland railway main line, this scenic route traversed varied geology and thus the freight traffic was mixed. The harringworth viaduct crosses the river welland on the rutland and northamptonshire border, and is a grade ii listed structure. History of the viaduct excerpt from millennium book in 1874 a bill was passed to lay 15 miles of railway line from kettering to manton, three quarters of a mile. History of the viaduct excerpt from millennium book in 1874 a bill was passed to lay 15 miles of railway line from kettering to manton, three quarters of a mile being in the form of a viaduct from seaton tunnel spanning the welland valley to harringworth, where the station is situated at the top of the hill. Media in category harringworth the following 50 files are in this category, out of 50 total. It is made of brick, with red and blue bricks now mixed together in a slightly patchwork appearance, the result of repairs being made over time with different brick stock. Offering great food and accommodation in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Welland viaduct that part in harringworth civil parish. Welland viaduct, also known as harringworth viaduct and seaton viaduct, is a railway viaduct which crosses the valley of the river welland between harringworth in northamptonshire and seaton in rutland, england. It was built by contractor lucas and aird and completed. Harringworth is a village and civil parish in the 39. Harringworth has 1 postcode zip code, in county of northamptonshire. Weldon viaduct harringworth 2020 all you need to know.
It was built by the midland railway in the late 19th century. Media in category welland viaduct the following 17 files are in this category, out of 17 total. Spanning the spectacular gorge of the river tarn in southern france, the millau viaduct provides a critical link in the a75 autoroute between clermont. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Ribblehead was a bit misty when we were there but worth looking at even though it only had 24 arches compared with the 80 of the harringworth viaduct near rutland water. It lies in the valley of the river welland close to the border with rutland and is overlooked by the harringworth railway viaduct. Explore harringworth with pictures, history, attractions and harringworth map as. Welland viaduct, also known as harringworth viaduct and seaton viaduct, is a railway viaduct which crosses the valley of the river welland between harringworth in northamptonshire and seaton in rutland, england it is 1,275 yards 1. This excellent book is organised geographically to portray the lines through detailed black. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Seaton and harringworth, welland viaduct ii railway viaduct.
The goal is to create a unique fleet that will take advantage of the residents and visitors of the philadelphia area. Posts about harringworth viaduct written by theonetruman. As a train speeds over the sankey viaduct, the dead body of a man is hurled into the canal below. Jan 31, 2018 harringworth viaduct, or seaton viaduct, or welland viaduct it goes by all these, is 1. Jun 07, 2016 the cloudy, grey day was brightened up by the iconic locomotive chugging along the tracks of the harringworth viaduct in northamptonshire the longest masonry viaduct in britain. Harringworth viaduct g2 listed viaduct at the abc railway guide. The village lies in the welland valley, and is dominated by the welland viaduct, which was completed in 1879.
Harringworth is a small village in north east northamptonshire, three miles from uppingham, 10 miles from oakham and 11 miles from stamford. Harringworth viaduct attractions, things to do and places. The 82 brick arches of the railway viaduct near harringworth are one of the most staggering sights of englands railway architecture. A tastefully furnished, selfcontained annexe situated in a friendly local village.
For the kettering to manton branch of the midland railway company. Inspector robert colbeck and sergeant victor leeming take charge. The road to dent under the dent head viaduct and then to garsdale junction via dent station was well worthwhile. A particular feature of the walk is the harringworth viaduct, which spans the valley. The cloudy, grey day was brightened up by the iconic locomotive chugging along the tracks of the harringworth viaduct in northamptonshire the longest masonry viaduct in britain. I had read about this structure and saw it on tv a while ago. Being described as one of the greatest engineering endeavors of all times, the millau viaduct proudly continues the rich history of viaducts from roman times to present day. It is located between gerrards cross and denham golf club stations. It is located close to the border with rutland, on the southern bank of the river welland, and around 5. Jun 25, 2008 the 82 brick arches of the railway viaduct near harringworth are one of the most staggering sights of englands railway architecture. Completed in 1879 for the midland railway, this extraordinary structure stretches 1,275 yards, taking the railway 60 feet above the welland valley. Due to the scale of the project, workers came from all over the country and lived in a village of wooden huts. Harringworth viaduct g2 listed viaduct abc railway guide.
This web publication contains 3,643 pages of information and 211,864 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them. Harringworth railway station was a railway station near harringworth, northamptonshire. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. In the late 1870s, the midland railway constructed the. The viaduct is very scenic spanning the valley with so many brick arches. Welland viaduct, harringworth viaduct or seaton viaduct, crosses the valley of the river welland between harringworth in northamptonshire and seaton in rutland, england the viaduct is 1,275 yards 1.
I turned off the main a47 to drive through harringworth. It was built by contractor lucas and aird and completed in 1878 and is now a grade ii listed building. Welland viaduct, harringworth viaduct or seaton viaduct, crosses the valley of the river welland between harringworth in northamptonshire and seaton harringsworth, northants, uk. Gretton is the ideal location for trips out to rockingham castle, rockingham speedway, rutland water, kirby hall and burghley house. The welland viaduct is on the oakham to kettering line between corby and mant. Weldon viaduct harringworth 2020 all you need to know before.
Gretton is a very friendly local village situated at the top of the welland valley. Harringworth is a village and civil parish in the east northamptonshire district of northamptonshire, england. Hi all, i am not sure if this is the right section or not, but is harringworth viaduct still in use. First ever aerial video of duchess of sutherland over. Welland viaduct, harringworth viaduct or seaton viaduct, crosses the valley of the river. Welland viaduct, also known as harringworth viaduct and seaton viaduct, is a railway. Harringworth viaduct, or seaton viaduct, or welland viaduct it goes by all these, is 1. As far as i am aware i am the first drone pilot to film the duchess of sutherland travelling over the harringworth viaduct on the 17th of. East northamptonshire very close to the border northants, rutland. It was on the oakham to kettering line of the midland railway, at grid reference at the south end of welland viaduct. Welland viaduct that part in harringworth civil parish is a grade ii listed building in harringworth, northamptonshire, england. The sun begins to go down behind the harringworth viaduct in northants, on a golden misty afternoon. The chalfont viaduct also known as the misbourne viaduct is the first of two fivearch brick railway viaducts on the chiltern main line in southeast england. Harringworth viaduct attractions, things to do and.
At the 2001 census, the population of the parish was 247, falling to 241 at the 2011 census the area is dominated by the wellan d viaduc t known. Welland viaduct, also known as harringworth viaduct and seaton viaduct. Apr 15, 2012 ribblehead was a bit misty when we were there but worth looking at even though it only had 24 arches compared with the 80 of the harringworth viaduct near rutland water. My autel evo flying over the harringworth viaduct on the 7th of sept 2018 duration. Harringworth viaduct is a piece of architectural inspiration, built by the midland railway across the welland valley in 18779. Magnificent victorian engineering the welland viaduct is a spectacular sight, spanning across the valley of the northamptonshire and rutland border. Buy a cheap copy of the railway viaduct book by edward marston. Sep 26, 2016 britains longest brick built railway viaduct, spanning the welland valley in rutland.
Totally immerse yourself and go and get those headphones. Viaduct history of bridges tunnels and bridges history. Also known as the harringworth viaduct, the welland viaduct is one of the longest railway viaducts in britain. Graces guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in britain. The viaduct is 1,275 yards long and has 82 arches, each with a 40 feet span. If anything represents victorian values then harringworth viaduct does. The gretton hideaway lovely local accommodation in rural. The description of the event, harringworth viaduct walk optional lunch, harringworth, is available only to members.
The jamb corby with images corby, northamptonshire. It is the longest masonry viaduct across a valley in the united kingdom. Only the middle section remains in use, but one part has undergone unusual changes for train testing. Its imposing, this vast viaduct, but hardly beautiful. The viaduct readership project is dedicated to the preservation and reparation of public green areas.
This book will be of interest to readers interested in this part of the country and railway history. City informations of harringworth latitude of city of harringworth is 52. Welland viaduct, harringworth viaduct or seaton viaduct,3 crosses the valley of. The sun begins to go down behind the harringworth viaduct. May 4, 2020 rent from people in harringworth, united kingdom from. Welland valley crossed by seaton viaduct 1286 yds long, 69 ft.
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