Mid 19th century tunnel at Littlebury, London to Cambridge railway (EHER 41134)
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Summary
Built in 1845 and attributed to Robert Stephenson, Littlebury tunnel takes the line under the chalk hills west of the Audley End estate. The south portal is listed Grade II, being built of yellow brick and stone in Egyptian style. The south portal has an upward tapering brick façade, surmounted by a stone cornice and entablature. The mouth is formed by a semi-circular arch within five concentric receding rings of brickwork all springing from a rusticated stone plinth on each side. The north portal shown here is again plain. Little Green Road runs across the line at the north portal.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5137 3933 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2013. Heritage assessment.
Built in 1845 and attributed to Robert Stephenson, Littlebury tunnel takes the line under the chalk hills west of the Audley End estate. The south portal is listed Grade II, being built of yellow brick and stone in Egyptian style. The south portal has an upward tapering brick façade, surmounted by a stone cornice and entablature. The mouth is formed by a semi-circular arch within five concentric receding rings of brickwork all springing from a rusticated stone plinth on each side. The north portal shown here is again plain. Little Green Road runs across the line at the north portal. <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.