Harringworth Viaduct
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Visit websiteAt 1166 m. (1275 yds) this is the longest viaduct in Britain. It was built in 1879 by the Midland Railway as part of a new route between London and Nottingham, avoiding Leicester. With 82 arches each 12 m. (40 ft.) wide it makes a dramatic impact on the landscape as it strides across the broad valley of the river Welland.
By road: North of Corby, the B672 goes beneath the viaduct. It can also be seen in the distance from the A 47 when proceeding in a westerly direction near Morcott.
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