Dent Head Viaduct
Dent Head Viaduct is a railway viaduct on the Settle–Carlisle line in Dentdale, Cumbria, England. It is the second major viaduct on the line northwards after Ribblehead Viaduct, and is just north of Blea Moor Tunnel at milepost 251, and to the south of Arten Gill Viaduct. Construction of the viaduct began in 1869, and it was completed in 1875, extra time being needed due to periods of heavy rainfall. The line bows slightly to the east in order to follow the contours of Woldfell, which it navigates on the western side. The viaduct was grade II Listed in 1999. Dent Head Viaduct is 17 miles (27 km) north of Settle Junction, and 57 miles (92 km) south of Carlisle railway station.
Dent Head Viaduct | |
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Dent Head Viaduct; the line can be seen wending around Woldfell | |
| Coordinates | 54.254°N 2.342°W |
| OS grid reference | SD777844 |
| Carries | Settle–Carlisle line |
| Crosses | Fell End Gill |
| Locale | Dentdale, Cumbria, England |
| Named for | The head of Dentdale |
| Owner | Network Rail |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 596 feet (182 m) |
| Height | 100 feet (30 m) |
| No. of spans | 10 |
| Rail characteristics | |
| No. of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1869 |
| Construction end | 1875 |
| Opened | 2 August 1875 |
| Location | |
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