2015
SD5185 : The east portal of the Hincaster Tunnel
taken 10 years ago, near to Hincaster, Cumbria, England
The east portal of the Hincaster Tunnel
Lined with 4 million locally-made bricks, at the time of its completion - Christmas Day, 1817 - this was the largest brick-built structure in the north west of England. There is no towpath and horses were led over the hill, meaning that boats had to be hauled through by rope/cable or 'legged' through - two 'leggers' would be needed due to the width.
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- Grid Square
- SD5185, 66 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Karl and Ali (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 31 August, 2015 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 4 September, 2015
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SD 5126 8512 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:15.5648N 2:44.9823W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SD 5127 8512
- View Direction
- WEST (about 270 degrees)
