Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
West Vale Viaduct
West Vale Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Vale Viaduct is a historic bridge in Yorkshire. Built or established in 1875, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Calder Valley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 3.9 km away. Postcode area HX4.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Vale Viaduct is a Victorian bridge located in Calderdale, Yorkshire (postcode HX4). Established in 1875, it is part of the South Pennine Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 53.6858, -1.8592
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX4 8ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Established
- 1875
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: w1098394036 (ODbL)
- commons: Sunside Service Station, Saddleworth Road, Greetland - geograph.org.uk - 2640676.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Vale Viaduct?
- West Vale Viaduct is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX4 8ET), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- When was West Vale Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1875.
- Is West Vale Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — West Vale Viaduct is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Vale Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, West Vale Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Vale Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX4 8ET.