Swithland Viaduct, Railway viaduct in Leicestershire, England.
The Swithland Viaduct spans across Swithland Reservoir with two separate sections connected by an embankment over Brazil Island in the center.
Henry Lovatt & Co constructed the viaduct between 1895 and 1897 as part of Contract Number 2 for the Great Central Railway's extension to London.
The structure represents Victorian railway engineering, demonstrating the period's infrastructure development through its brick construction and design principles.
Visitors can observe the viaduct from Main Street on the south side or from Kinchley Lane, though direct access to the structure remains restricted.
The viaduct features a skew girder section in its south portion, specifically designed to bridge a weir that divides the reservoir into two parts.
Location: Leicestershire
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 52.71806,-1.17458
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:52
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