When was Knaresborough viaduct built?

October 1, 1851
Knaresborough Viaduct/Opened

Who built the bridge in Knaresborough?

Thomas Grainger
This castellated viaduct across the River Nidd was influenced by the Medieval character of the town. It was built in 1851 by Thomas Grainger for the Leeds & Thirsk Railway.

Where is Knaresborough viaduct?

Knaresborough
Knaresborough Viaduct/Location

How old is Knaresborough?

The earliest identified Lord of Knaresborough is around 1115 when Serlo de Burgh held the Honour of Knaresborough from the King. Hugh de Morville was granted the Honour of Knaresborough in 1158.

When was the Knaresborough Viaduct supposed to open?

The viaduct was supposed to have opened in 1848, but the first construction collapsed into the river very near to completion, which necessitated a new viaduct and delayed the opening of the line through Knaresborough by three years.

How tall is the Knaresborough bridge in feet?

The four-span bridge stands 78ft high above the water, each span measuring 56ft 9in across. The arches of the bridge spring from halfway up the tall piers to form near-hemispheres. The rounded ends of the piers are extended upwards and finished in small, crenellated towers, which also adorn the stone parapets.

Why was a new station built at Knaresborough?

The fall of the viaduct necessitated a temporary Knaresborough railway station situated to the east of the present day station whilst a new viaduct was completed and the permanent station was built. The collapse of the viaduct allowed a considerable amount of stone and lime to enter the river.

Where is Knaresborough on the River Nidd in England?

Knaresborough. Knaresborough ( /ˈnɛərzbərə/ NAIRZ-bər-ə) is a market and spa town and civil parish in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, on the River Nidd 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Harrogate.