Castlefield Viaduct

Castlefield Viaduct is a 330-metre disused railway viaduct built in 1892 which used to carry heavy rail traffic in and out of the Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester, England. It closed in 1969. Plans by the National Trust to turn it into a 'sky park' were unveiled in June 2021.[1][2]

Castlefield viaduct

The Grade II listed building viaduct was designed by Heenan & Froude the same engineering company behind Blackpool Tower.[3] The work to begin turning the viaduct into a sky park began in March 2022.[4] The viaduct is part of the Historical Railways Estate.

References
  1. Jackson, Daisy (22 June 2021). "Incredible images show plans for a National Trust park on Castlefield Viaduct". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  2. "Finding a future for Castlefield Viaduct". nationaltrust.org.uk. National Trust. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  3. Robson, Steve (30 September 2021). "Stunning plans to turn Castlefield Viaduct into urban park boasting secret garden". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  4. Whelan, Dan (7 March 2022). "Work starts on first phase of £20m Castlefield Viaduct park". Place Northwest. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
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