Horns Bridge

Horns Bridge is a small area on the southeastern edge of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England which was remarkable at one time for its congested intersection of roads, rivers, footpaths and railways.

LD&ECR Viaduct
Remaining arch of viaduct over the A61 road in 1984.
Coordinates53°13′51.1″N 1°25′17.5″W
CarriesEx-Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Railway
CrossesChesterfield Loop, Midland Main Line, A61 road, A617 road, River Rother, River Hipper
LocaleChesterfield, Derbyshire
Characteristics
Design7 brick arches, 4 lattice deck girders and a bowstring bridge
Total length700 feet (210 m)
WidthTwin Standard Gauge Rail
Height63 feet (19 m)
History
OpenedFebruary 1897
ClosedMarch 1957
Location
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