Halberton Aqueduct

Halberton Aqueduct

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Name
Halberton Aqueduct
Unit
1
Piece
3-25
Collection
1
Photo Credit
Robert M. Vogel
Photo Date
1977-05-25
Photo_Notes
Cast Iron aqueduct 1848 by Islambard Kingdom Brunel (slide indicates c.1864)

When the Willand to Tiverton branch of the Bristol & Exeter Railway was constructed, Brunel designed this aqueduct to carry the Grand Western Canal over the rails near Halberton.

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Photo Site ID
Grand Western Canal
Structure
railroad crossing