College Wood Viaduct Penryn Cornwall
by Terri Waters
Title
College Wood Viaduct Penryn Cornwall
Artist
Terri Waters
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Walking through College Wood in the Glasney Valley Penryn you can't miss the imposing viaduct above, the longest on the Falmouth branch line. Being on a curve and only single track it is very impressive.
It is 291 m (995 ft) long and has eleven arches with a maximum height of 30 m (100 ft).
The first stage of the Truro to Falmouth branch line was completed in 1863. The use of timber for the structure was on the suggestion of Isambard Kingdom Brunel to address the issue of expense. Somewhat ironic when you think that granite is one of the town's greatest exports.
The second stage of the viaduct was completed as recently as July 1934 and was the last timber viaduct to be converted to stone. The original piers remain as grade II listed structures and home to a variety of birds and other wildlife.
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October 19th, 2016
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