Castlefield Viaduct
Castlefield Viaduct is a 330 m (1,080 ft) disused railway viaduct built in 1892, which used to carry heavy rail traffic in and out of the Great Northern Warehouse, located in the Castlefield area of Manchester, England. It closed in 1969 and stood unused, though has been regularly maintained by National Highways.
Castlefield Viaduct | |
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Castlefield Viaduct, Manchester | |
| Coordinates | 53°28′30″N 2°15′16″W |
| Owner | Department for Transport |
| Maintained by | National Highways |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 330 m (1,080 ft) |
| Height | 17 m (56 ft) |
| History | |
| Designer | Heenan & Froude |
| Construction end | 1892 |
| Closed | 1969 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Castlefield Railway Viaduct from G-MEX to Dawson Street |
| Designated | 14 February 1988 |
| Reference no. | 1292315 |
| Location | |
The Grade II listed viaduct was designed by Heenan & Froude, the same engineering company behind Blackpool Tower. The viaduct is part of the Historical Railways Estate.
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