Duke's Drive Viaduct, Buxton, Railway viaduct in Buxton, England.
Description
Duke's Drive Viaduct is a railway bridge in Buxton that crosses the valley with a series of stone arches. The structure still carries trains today and forms part of the local rail network.
History
The viaduct was built in 1892 to connect two railway lines serving the local mineral trade. Its construction reflects the industrial growth of the region during that period.
Culture
The viaduct represents a testament to Victorian engineering methods and stands as a symbol of British industrial development in the late 19th century.
Practical
The viaduct can be seen from various viewpoints in the surrounding area and is best viewed from a distance. Access to the structure itself is limited since it remains an active railway line.
Did you know?
Made entirely of gritstone, this viaduct contains thirteen precisely engineered arches that demonstrate the mathematical precision of Victorian railway construction.
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