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

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

Ten sketches on one sheet. Sketches of various elevations.

18 June 1874