068 - Great Western Railway - Severn Tunnel

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The Severn Tunnel was constructed by the Great Western Railway between 1873 and 1886 and was designed by Sir John Hawkshaw.

Level of Description: Series

Reference Code: NRCA161585 - NRCA161589

Title: Great Western Railway - Severn Tunnel

Extent and Medium: 5 drawings

Creator: Great Western Railway

Date: 1873-1940

Scope and Content: 5 undated drawings showing elements of the Severn Tunnel

Contract Number: Severn Tunnel

Drawing Number: n/a

Drawing Office Number: n/a

Keywords (Country): Wales

Keywords (Structure Name): Severn Tunnel

Keywords (Structure Type): Tunnel

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Description

Date

Ten sketches on one sheet. Sketches of various elevations.

18 June 1874

One drawing on sheet showing longitudinal section at bottom of tunnel for Down Main and Up Main lines.

1873-1940

One drawing on sheet showing longitudinal section heading to No. 3 shaft at 13m, 54c, 39 feet.

1873-1940

Three drawings on one sheet. First drawing is of [elevation] second drawing is of [plan] third drawing is of [elevation] of pump house.

1873-1940