Stanway Viaduct, Gloucestershire, UK
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Stanway Viaduct is a historic railway viaduct located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It was built in 1906 by the Great Western Railway to carry the Honeybourne Line over the valley of the River Isbourne. The viaduct is a Grade II listed structure and is considered to be one of the most attractive railway viaducts in the UK. It is made of red sandstone and has 15 arches, each spanning 60 feet. The total length of the viaduct is 1,024 feet and it stands at a height of 97 feet. The viaduct was designed by the famous railway engineer, James Callaghan, and was built by local craftsmen using traditional techniques. It was opened to traffic on 4th June 1906 and was in use for over 60 years before it was closed in 1963 as part of the Beeching cuts. Today, the viaduct is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public as part of the Stanway Estate. Visitors can walk across the viaduct and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It is also used as a venue for outdoor concerts, weddings and other events.