Possibly 19th century viaduct at Wendens Ambo, London to Cambridge railway (EHER 41129)
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Summary
The viaduct at Wendens Ambo is one of only two viaducts on the Cambridge line and is more spectacular than that at Newport. Built of blue engineering bricks it has seven arches of 20 feet span and is 60 feet high at the centre. It crosses the deep valley of a tributary brook running east to the River Cam and also crosses a footpath. Each pier has a pair of arched openings. The viaduct was described in a 2013 heritage assessment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5165 3609 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WENDENS AMBO, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2013. Heritage assessment.
The viaduct at Wendens Ambo is one of only two viaducts on the Cambridge line and is more spectacular than that at Newport. Built of blue engineering bricks it has seven arches of 20 feet span and is 60 feet high at the centre. It crosses the deep valley of a tributary brook running east to the River Cam and also crosses a footpath. Each pier has a pair of arched openings. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX73164 Heritage Statement: Crosby, T.. 2013. The London to Cambridge Railway Line in Essex: An archaeological assessment of the operational line from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge within the county of Essex.