Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct
In or near Ripponden.
Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hebden Bridge · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct is a historic bridge in North-West England. Built or established in 1840, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Calder Valley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hebden Bridge, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area HX7.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct is a Victorian bridge located in Hebden Royd, North-West England. Established in 1840, it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the South Pennine Moors SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7393, -2.0303
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Hebden Royd
- Postcode
- HX7 6QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Established
- 1840
- Nearest railway station
- Hebden Bridge — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: w741761542 (ODbL)
- commons: Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct?
- Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode HX7 6QA), in the parish of Hebden Royd.
- What is Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct?
- Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Hebden Bridge, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX7 6QA.
- When was Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1840.
- Is Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitely Arches Railway Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Hebden Bridge, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX7 6QA.