Wolverton Viaduct

Wolverton Viaduct is a red brick railway viaduct that carries trains across the River Great Ouse with six elliptical arches supporting its span. The structure features protective D-shaped cutwaters at each pier and decorative stonework typical of Victorian railway engineering.

Robert Stephenson designed this viaduct in 1837 for the London and Birmingham Railway, one of the earliest major railway lines in Britain. The structure underwent significant modifications to support additional tracks and later electrification infrastructure as the railway network expanded.

The Grade II listed structure represents the engineering capabilities of Victorian railway construction, featuring distinctive D-shaped cutwaters and semi-domed caps.

The viaduct forms part of the West Coast Main Line and is visible from public areas but cannot be accessed for walking. The best views of the structure come from the riverbank and nearby roads that provide clear sightlines to its arches and stonework.

When the railway was electrified in 1958, overhead steel cables were added to the original structure in a way that respected the Victorian design. This integration of modern infrastructure into the historic fabric shows how the line adapted to new technology without compromising its appearance.

Location: Haversham-cum-Little Linford

GPS coordinates: 52.07231,-0.81178

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:11