July 7, 2024 -- The Ribblehead Viaduct is a famous Yorkshire landmark. It was built in the 1870's. The viaduct has 24 stone arches that carry the railway line 104 feet above the moor. We walked to the base of the viaduct. There were many sheep nearby. Sheep are everywhere in the Yorkshire Dales. We got to see a train cross. That was cool.
Built between 1869 and 1974
400 meters (1412 feet) long
24 stone arches
Each arch is approximately 46 feet wide
A stone memorial cairn was constructed in 1992 to commemorate the building and repairing of the Ribblehead Viaduct. The viaduct was built by a workforce of more than 2300 men ("navvies"), who often lived in shanty towns with their families. More than 100 lost their lives during construction of the viaduct. The viaduct underwent a major restoration between 1990 and 1992.
Memorial cairn, c. 1992
Settle-Carlisle Railway
Just passing by
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Post created 18 May 2026
Post created 18 May 2026
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