'It’s a Grade II* listed structure and it looks knackered': Rail bosses urged to do more to preserve Stockport's iconic viaduct

27.12.2020 - 19:29

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direct to your inboxStanding at 111 ft tall and made of more than 20 million bricks, Stockport’s viaduct is without doubt the town’s most famous landmark.Built in 1840, the historic 27-arch structure is a great feat of Victorian engineering - and one of which Stopfordians are rightfully proud.But concerns are mounting over its current limestone-stained, weed-infested appearance.It was last cleaned from top to bottom some 30 years ago at a cost of £3m.And while Network Rail bosses say there is £1m to spend on the viaduct between now and 2024, the cost of sorting out drainage and other issues today is thought to be closer to £20m.Edgeley councillor Matt Wynne has launched a campaign to have the Grade II* listed properly spruced up.With the.

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