This viaduct carried the L&NWR Kirkburton branch line, which opened in 1867, lost its passenger service in 1930 and was finally closed in 1971 when the rail connection to the ICI chemical works was lifted.
Photograph taken by Malcolm Hinchliffe and was added to the database on Monday the 5th of June, 2017
This photo is one of 2 of Deighton Viaduct No 7 (disused) on the Huddersfield Broad Canal [Previous | Next]