Lamington Bridge
Railway Viaduct (19th Century)
Site Name Lamington Bridge
Classification Railway Viaduct (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Lamington Viaduct
Canmore ID 253667
Site Number NS93SE 101
NGR NS 9695 3015
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/253667
- Council South Lanarkshire
- Parish Wiston And Roberton
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Clydesdale
- Former County Lanarkshire
Desk Based Assessment (29 August 2017)
The Lamington Railway Viaduct spans 101m, carrying the West Coast Main Line over the River Clyde. The viaduct is supported by 3 red sandstone piers and was first opened in 1848. It underwent re-decking with a plate girder in 1937 and further upgrades in 1999. In 2016 it suffered damage from Storm Frank, closing for several weeks for repairs.
Information from HES Survey and Recording (AMcC) 29 August 2017.
