Cefn Viaduct, Railway viaduct in Wrexham County Borough, Wales.
The Cefn Viaduct extends 460 meters across the River Dee valley with 19 arches constructed from Cefn sandstone and brick faced with stone.
Thomas Brassey completed the construction of this railway bridge in 1848 under the supervision of engineer Henry Robertson to connect Chester and Shrewsbury.
The Grade II* listed structure represents the engineering capabilities of Victorian Britain and remains an essential part of Welsh industrial heritage.
The viaduct carries trains 44.8 meters above the River Dee, with Ty Mawr Country Park located directly beneath offering walking paths and viewpoints.
When it opened in 1848, this transportation link claimed the title of longest viaduct in Britain with a construction cost of £72,346.
Location: Cefn
Location: Wrexham County Borough
Elevation above the sea: 52.7 m
GPS coordinates: 52.96310,-3.06540
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:56
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