Fledborough Viaduct

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Now carries National Cycle Route 647, originally the double-track Chesterfield to Lincoln Central main line over the River Trent. Opened in 1897 and closed to rail traffic in 1980 it consists of 59 arches spread either side of four metal girder spans which cross the river. Nine million bricks were used in its construction, which cost £65,000. -Adapted from Geograph & Wikipedia.

Photos:
1) www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4950093
2) www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3043187
3) www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4945601
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fledborough_Viaduct
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Coordinates:   53°14'5"N   -0°46'47"E
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