List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: FRODSHAM VIADUCT NUMBER 53
List entry Number: 1253269
Location
FRODSHAM VIADUCT NUMBER 53
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
| County |
District |
District Type |
Parish |
| Cheshire West and Chester | Unitary Authority | Frodsham |
| Cheshire West and Chester | Unitary Authority | Sutton |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II
Date first listed: 06-Dec-1985
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 436340
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
SJ 57 NW FRODSHAM C.P. CHESTER-WARRINGTON RAILWAY
2/60 Frodsham Viaduct,
Number 53.
GV II
Part in Sutton C.P.
Railway viaduct over River Weaver and adjoining land, 1848-1850, by A Rendel, Engineer, Thomas Brassey, contractor, for Birkenhead, Lancs & Cheshire Junction Railway Co. Red sandstone, brown brick and cast iron. 2 segmental-arched iron spans of circa 30 metres over river; 2 round arches on west bank (Frodsham C.P.) and 21 on east bank (Sutton C.P.). Piers to iron spans are rusticated tooled ashlar; the other spans have rusticated voussoirs, pier faces and quoins and rock-faced spandrelsl brick reveals. Cornice to iron-span piers, plainer imposts to others. Top of central pier to river modified to take mid C20 concrete track bed.
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National Grid Reference: SJ 52858 78633
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