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78 miles of railway heritage between Hellifield and Carlisle

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 239600

Plate 25 shows Bridge 27 often referred to as Sherrif Brow Viaduct, but is officially known as Ribble Bridge in the Midland Railway Engineer's Department. The 174ft bridge was constructed in 1872 on the skew, with three arches of 30ft span and is 55ft above water level.

Figure 8 is an official drawing of bridge No 27.

Location Reference(s): 
SCRCA structure 239600: Bridge SAC/27 - Sheriff Brow Viaduct a.k.a Sherwood Brow Viaduct / Ribble Bridge (River Ribble)

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