Possibly 19th century railway cutting and modern footbridge at Wendens Ambo, London to Cambridge railway (EHER 41131)
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Summary
Cutting through the chalk hills looking north from a steel footbridge supported on steel columns. A second footbridge crosses the line at TL 515 373 of similar design and construction, also supported on steel columns. Both footbridges are modern and probably date from the 1980s electrification of the line to Cambridge. In the distance can just be seen the south portal of Audley End tunnel. The bridge and cutting was described in a 2013 heritage assessment.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5154 3664 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WENDENS AMBO, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2013. Heritage assessment.
Cutting through the chalk hills looking north from a steel footbridge supported on steel columns. A second footbridge crosses the line at TL 515 373 of similar design and construction, also supported on steel columns. Both footbridges are modern and probably date from the 1980s electrification of the line to Cambridge. In the distance can just be seen the south portal of Audley End tunnel. <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.