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Penmanshiel Tunnel
Railway Tunnel (19th Century)
Site Name Penmanshiel Tunnel
Classification Railway Tunnel (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Cockburnspath, Railway Tunnel; Birky Bank
Canmore ID 278493
Site Number NT76NE 52
NGR NT 7964 6722
NGR Description NT 7964 6722 to NT 7957 6702
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/278493
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Cockburnspath
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
NT76NE 52 7964 6722 to 7957 6702
Penmanshiel Tunnel [NAT]
OS 1:10,000 map, 1977.
This tunnel is situated a short distance N of the highest point of the Edinburgh-Newcastle main line of the former North British Rly. It suffered a major roof collapse (with loss of life) during pre-electrification reflooring works in Spring 1979, being subsequently sealed and replaced by a diversion around the hillside to the W.
Information from RCAHMS (RJCM), 1 February 2006.
