Scheduled MonumentsEnglandArten Gill viaduct

Arten Gill viaduct

England
List entry 1007242
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Arten Gill viaduct is a stone railway viaduct located in Yorkshire, constructed during the nineteenth century as part of the Settle-Carlisle Railway line. The structure exemplifies Victorian railway engineering, built to carry the line across the gill valley whilst maintaining the necessary gradient for steam locomotives. Constructed from local stone with multiple arches, the viaduct represents the substantial civil engineering works undertaken to establish this ambitious railway route through challenging upland terrain. The monument remains an important example of the industrial heritage of the railway age in northern England.

Arten Gill viaduct is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007242. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arten Gill viaduct?

Arten Gill viaduct is a stone railway viaduct located in Yorkshire, constructed during the nineteenth century as part of the Settle-Carlisle Railway line. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007242.

Who is responsible for protecting Arten Gill viaduct?

Arten Gill viaduct is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007242.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arten Gill viaduct?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dent Head viaduct (1.5 km), Cairn at Force Gill, 80m SSE of Little Dale aqueduct (4.6 km), Cairn above Cam Pasture, 700m NNW of Cam Houses (5.4 km).

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