Cannington Viaduct by Mattana

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15-JUL-2004

Cannington Viaduct

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.
Anyone want to buy a viaduct? Make a nice hanging garden, a restaurant, possibly… :-)

Minolta DiMAGE A1
1/250s f/6.3 at 17.4mm iso100 hide exif

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Eric		08-Sep-2004 17:22
Oh cool! Another viaduct! Beautiful vignetting. I just learned what a viaduct was when I shot this one last month in Maryland, USA. http://www.pbase.com/eric_s/image/32320165 They're facinating. Cheers!

Robin Reid		17-Jul-2004 14:02
Dramatic.

Mattana		17-Jul-2004 13:41
England is a beautiful country -- a bit under-advertised especially her countryside and coastlines ... Perhaps, we want to keep it to ourselves. :-) Mattana

Gayle P. Clement		17-Jul-2004 13:18
The lighting is so wonderful. You make me want to see your countryside so badly.

katwilkens		17-Jul-2004 12:21
It's beautiful. I'd like to see it someday. Have you seen the one in Segovia, Spain?

Guest		17-Jul-2004 10:33
Another beauty. I like the light on that far left arch. Now that you have announced this some American will probably buy it and move it to Texas.