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Built in 1830 for the [[Stockton and Darlington Railway]]. Designed by [[William Storey]]. Date panel names James Wilson of Pontefract as the builder. <ref>[https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1121831?section=official-list-entry] Historic England listing </ref> | Built in 1830 for the [[Stockton and Darlington Railway]]. Designed by [[William Storey]]. Date panel names James Wilson of Pontefract as the builder. <ref>[https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1121831?section=official-list-entry] Historic England listing </ref> | ||
This is believed to be second skew railway bridge (the first being at Rainhill). It has an impressive degree of skew, the span measuring 19 ft at right angles to the abutment face along the face of the arch, an angle of 27 degrees. | This is believed to be second skew railway bridge (the first being at Rainhill). It has an impressive degree of skew, the span measuring 19 ft at right angles to the abutment face along the face of the arch, an angle of 27 degrees.<ref>'An Encyclopaedia of British Bridges' by David McFetrich, Pen & Sword Transport, 2019</ref> | ||
Numerous photos [https://keystothepast.info/search-records/results-of-search/results-of-search-2/site-details/?PRN=D36266 '''here''']. | Numerous photos [https://keystothepast.info/search-records/results-of-search/results-of-search-2/site-details/?PRN=D36266 '''here''']. | ||
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in the parish of Cockfield, County Durham. Crosses the River Gaunless
Also known as Hagger Leazes Bridge, Hagger Leases Bridge, Swin Bridge.
Built in 1830 for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Designed by William Storey. Date panel names James Wilson of Pontefract as the builder. [1]
This is believed to be second skew railway bridge (the first being at Rainhill). It has an impressive degree of skew, the span measuring 19 ft at right angles to the abutment face along the face of the arch, an angle of 27 degrees.[2]
Numerous photos here.
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