Listed Building record MDR16448 - Milford Tunnel South Portal, part of North Midland Railway, Snape Wood, Belper
Type and Period (1)
- RAILWAY TUNNEL PORTAL (Victorian to 21st Century - 1840 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Milford Tunnel South Portal, part of North Midland Railway, Snape Wood, Belper, built in 1840.
From the National Heritage List for England:
'DERBY ROAD l. 5167 Milford Stone arch to southern entrance of Milford Railway Tunnel SK 3444 6/203 II 2. 1840. Part of North Midland Railway surveyed by George Stephenson. Some evidence tunnel portals designed by Francis Thompson. Concentric stone semi-circular arches in decreasing series as northern entrance (qv). This was the longest railway tunnel in the country when it was built.
Listing NGR: SK3447744683.'
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Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1349067?section=official-list-entry.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 34477 44683 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELPER, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
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Record last edited
Feb 27 2023 11:22PM