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Causey Arch
Causey Arch is the oldest surviving single arch railway bridge in the world. It was built in 1726 to carry a waggonway serving coal pits owned by a group of owners known as the ‘grand allies’. The structure was designed by a stonemason, Ralph Wood, who reputedly took his inspiration from Roman designs. It stands 24m (79ft) above the Causey Burn and has a span of 31m (102ft); it is still an impressive sight today. Use of the arch as a railway was fairly short-lived, declining significantly after a fire destroyed Tanfield Colliery in 1739. The arch was given grade I listed status in 1950 and was restored and reinforced in the 1980s. Today it carries a public footpath and there is easy access from the adjacent Causey Arch station on the Tanfield Railway.
Created: Fri, 14 Apr 2023, Updated: Fri, 14 Apr 2023
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