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Meldon Viaduct is a masonry railway viaduct constructed in the mid-nineteenth century as part of the London and South Western Railway's expansion into Devon. Built of local granite, the viaduct spans the Meldon Valley near Okehampton with a series of substantial arches that demonstrate the engineering capabilities of the Victorian railway age. Completed in 1874, it remains a notable example of Victorian infrastructure and reflects the industrial development of Dartmoor's periphery during the period when railways were extending into previously remote areas of south-western England. The structure continues to carry railway traffic and stands as a testament to the durability of mid-Victorian railway engineering.
Meldon viaduct is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002631. View the official record →
Meldon Viaduct is a masonry railway viaduct constructed in the mid-nineteenth century as part of the London and South Western Railway's expansion into Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002631.
Meldon 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 1002631.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 240m north of Ger Tor (9.2 km), A stone hut circle 50m west of Western Red Lake (9.2 km), Stone hut circle settlement and enclosures 970m east of Ger Tor (9.3 km).
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