2008

SO0307 : Cefn Coed Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil

taken 16 years ago, near to Cefn-Coed-y-Cymmer, Merthyr Tydfil/Merthyr Tudful, Wales

Cefn Coed Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil
Cefn Coed Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil
The Cefn Coed Viaduct was built in 1866 to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway LinkExternal link across the river Taff at Pontycapel.

This view is from the south end of the viaduct, looking north west.

Built by Messrs. Savel and Ward at a cost of £25, 000, it is the third largest viaduct in Wales. The viaduct consists of 15 openings, each one 39 feet 9 inches, a length of 725ft. and a maximum height of 115ft.

The viaduct's main point of architectural interest is the fact that it was built on a curve - as highlighted in this view.

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SO0307, 103 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
John Wilson   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 1 October, 2008   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 24 November, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 030 077 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:45.6009N 3:24.3584W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 030 077
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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