Chirk Viaduct, Railway viaduct in Chirk, Wrexham County Borough, GB
The structure spans 260 meters across the Ceiriog Valley with ten elliptical semicircular arches between pedimented abutments, rising 30 meters above the river.
Henry Robertson designed the viaduct in 1846, and Thomas Brassey completed its construction in 1848, with additional stone arches replacing timber structures in 1859.
The viaduct forms part of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site, representing Victorian engineering achievements in transportation infrastructure.
Visitors can reach the viaduct through Glyn Wylfa car park or Chirk railway station, with walking paths providing access to viewing points beneath the structure.
The viaduct runs parallel to Chirk Aqueduct, creating a dual transportation corridor that carries both rail and canal traffic across the valley.
Location: Weston Rhyn
Location: Chirk
Location: Shropshire
Location: Wrexham County Borough
Elevation above the sea: 72.2 m
GPS coordinates: 52.92750,-3.06217
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:51
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