Monument record 7868/1/4 - Kelmarsh Twin Railway Tunnels
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{1} Twin railway tunnels on the former LNWR Northampton to Market Harborough branch. The tunnels are c.480m long. The western bore dates from the opening of the line in 1859. The eastern bore was dug when the line was doubled in 1879 and contains a chimney vent. The portals are of blue brick. The line was closed to rail traffic in 1981 and the eastern bore is now open to pedestrians and cycles as part of the linear park.
{2} One central air shaft (751795), with a tower built from Staffordshire Blue engineering bricks, lies immediately north-north-east of Top Lodge.
<1> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2001, A Guide To The Industrial Heritage Of Northamptonshire, p.40 (unchecked) (Gazetteer). SNN104759.
<2> Taylor C.C., 2000, Kelmarsh Estate Report, p.27 (unchecked) (Report). SNN101314.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7507 7948 (245m by 464m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KELMARSH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Record last edited
Apr 19 2011 4:51PM
