Stodhart Tunnel, Railway tunnel in Chapel-en-le-Frith, England.
The Stodhart Tunnel features large curving walls made of gritstone blocks with an elliptical form and shallow arched roofs stretching 91 meters into the hillside.
Engineer Benjamin Outram constructed the tunnel between 1795 and 1796 as part of the Peak Forest Tramway to transport limestone from local quarries to the Peak Forest Canal.
The tunnel represents early industrial transportation infrastructure and maintains Grade II* listed status for its architectural and historical value in British railway development.
The south portal remains visible within Stodhart House grounds, while the north entrance lies covered by the Hayfield Road and A6 bypass construction.
This structure stands as the second oldest non-mining railway tunnel in the United Kingdom, measuring two meters high and four meters wide.
Location: Chapel-en-le-Frith
Part of: Peak Forest Tramway
GPS coordinates: 53.33200,-1.91700
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:03
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