This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalised advertising. I turned off the main A47 to drive through Harringworth. [3] On 1 October 1885, the "Slip Coach", entered service to connect with fast trains to London, Northampton, Cambridge and the Eastern Counties at Kettering. We lengthened this walk slightly and took in many other lovely views around this area. Myself and my friend Maggie did this walk on 24th October 2011. At its peak, a workforce of 3,500 and 120 horses were employed along the length of the line. Great walk shame we didn't have better weather on the day we did it. [10], Opened as a through passenger route on 1 March 1880, the Manton to Kettering line provided Nottingham with a more direct link to London with eight trains per day, four in each direction. David & Caroline, Copyright ©1999, ©2020 Walkingworld Ltd. All rights reserved | Credits. Trains very seldom cross, but are a wonderful sight when they do. Once again the route was easily followed. [3], The viaduct required about 30 million bricks, most of which were fired onsite. In 1874, an Act of Parliament was passed, authorising the line's construction. After the walk we drove back to village of Seaton and had a drink in the pub. Thanks Nicholas, [5] Built by the contractor Lucas and Aird, a total of 30 million bricks were used in the viaduct's construction. [15], The viaduct's brickwork has suffered from weathering and structural deterioration. Also called the Welland viaduct this is a kilometre long and dominates the landscape. It’s an amazing piece of engineering and the countryside around it is beautiful. Although regular walkers would find the incline no problem, it did make us novices puff a bit, but as stated before, the views are wonderful. well land, das sind wir: Thea Welland und zwölf ostfriesische Milchschafe. Crawford described the Welland Viaduct as being: "one of the grandest and most perfect pieces of workmanship to be seen in the United Kingdom". Church . It's vast and beautiful. Guinness, 1979. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. The viaduct is stunning if you get a nice sunset. Incredible to think its over 100 years old! We did ask advice on one occasion as to where we should be heading, but that is the nice thing, you can ask and they don't mind!! [2] It addressed brickwork defects and prepared the viaduct for a long-term strengthening scheme aimed at raising its restrictive load capacity rating from RA0 (the lowest rating) to RA10 (the highest rating) so that traffic can cross more quickly. [1] In 2004, in Network Rail's continuous structures maintenance programme, Birse Rail undertook structural repairs; the restoration cost £1.5m (equivalent to £2,320,000 in 2019).[16]. ", "The Annual RPI and Average Earnings for Britain, 1209 to Present (New Series)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Welland_Viaduct&oldid=980206217, Grade II listed buildings in Northamptonshire, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 September 2020, at 05:59. Marshall, John. [2][18], The parapets had 20mm joints saw-cut through them to allow for sheer movement, reducing the rate of cracking, while over 2,300 20mm-diameter vertical reinforcement bars were installed at one-metre intervals through the brickwork to anchor the parapets to the structure. Vertical cracks were fitted with 6mm stitch bars where applicable, and galvanised steel angle brackets were fixed onto either side of joints where the outwards lean exceeded 40 mm. Additional construction materials included 20,000 cubic yards (15,000 m3) of concrete and 19,000 cubic yards (15,000 m3) of stone. Access is available to Walkingworld subscribers or you can buy the walk individually for £1.95 once you are logged in. Parts of the walk by the Welland can be flooded after heavy rain. [2] W. H. Lorden was the subcontractor for the brickwork, while the bricks themselves were produced by R. Holmes. An account of the workers, Life and Work Among the Navvies, was written by Reverend D. W. Barrett, the vicar of Nassington, curate-in-charge of the Bishop of Peterborough's railway mission. Wikipedia; Overview: Map: Satellite: Directions: Overview: Map: Satellite: Directions: Notable Places in the Area. Well done Walkingworld. In the late 1870s, the Midland Railway commenced construction of the 17-mile line between Kettering in Northamptonshire and Manton, Rutland. [11] During the First World War, the viaduct was attacked by a German Zeppelin, possibly because of its strategic importance in transporting troops to the ports on the English Channel. Repairs have used other types of bricks, predominantly blue engineering bricks, which have superior water resistance and are stronger, making them suited for arch re-lining and face brick replacement. It did, however, question the height gain in the description, coming in at just over 1,000 feet. Entdecken Sie unsere Naturseifenstücke mit duftenden Kräutern, erfrischenden Früchten und süßen Gewürzen. [2], The viaduct, which crosses both the Welland Valley and its flood plain, was designed by William Henry Barlow and members of his company, including his son Crawford, who was the resident engineer, and his former pupil Charles Bernard Baker. The viaduct is 1,275 yards (1.166 km) long and has 82 arches, each with a 40 feet (12 m) span. [3], In March 1876, the first brick of the viaduct was laid; the first arch was completed during June 1877. Trains very seldom cross, but are a wonderful sight when they do. 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