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10-AUG-2004

Cannington Viaduct by Mattana

Devon, England


A disused 10-arch viaduct near a village called Uplyme in East Devon.
It is said to be the first viaduct built in concrete by someone called 'Concrete Bob' McAlpine.
It is the second highest of this type of bridge in England.
(Axminster & Lyme Regis Railway Association)

Rumour has it that about 15 years ago, it was for sale for the amount of £1 – Close to $2!
The catch – you have to maintain it.
It is still listed by BRB but no indication of whether it is for sale.


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Valery Novokhatny10-Jan-2007 01:07
awesome!
Philip Potts 14-Aug-2004 18:39
I've heard that an arch is the strongest form in the world. I believe you have the strongest form. Great shot.
Mattana13-Aug-2004 08:47
Hi,
Not to worry - the devil has many faces! ;-)
Cheers
Matti
Donald Lynch13-Aug-2004 05:00
Nice capture. I like the way you caught the sun in the archs. BTW, if someone does buy it I hear that the Brooklin Bridge in New York City is for sale. ;>)
Guest 13-Aug-2004 04:05
G'day Mattana, I second Claudio's comments and I also like your little story. Good work, although I'm getting a bit worried about whether someone has robbed you of your signature fascination with colour, or is that only when you are in devil mode?! ;o) Cheers, John
Claudio Gatti10-Aug-2004 22:32

I've heard of people selling bridges before .. but this sounds like a great bargain LOL ;-) . I like the sense of scale and the effect of the shadows

Claudio