Kilmarnock railway viaduct
Kilmarnock railway viaduct, known locally as The Viaduct, is a railway viaduct crossing the town centre of Kilmarnock, and was constructed between 1843 and 1850. The bridge begins at Kilmarnock railway station and leads to destinations in England. It is a most distinctive feature of the town centre with 23 masonry arches and defines the northern boundary of the town centre. It was built in the 1840s to enable the Glasgow–Kilmarnock line to continue to Carlisle.
| Kilmarnock railway viaduct Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid-rèile Chille Mheàrnaig | |
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Kilmarnock railway viaduct as viewed from Portland Street, 2007 | |
| Alternative names | The Viaduct |
| General information | |
| Location | Kilmarnock, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55.6119°N 4.4944°W, |
| Construction started | 1843 |
| Completed | 1850 |
| Owner | Historic Environment Scotland |
The structure is a Category B listed building and is owned by Historic Environment Scotland.
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