Calstock viaduct history books

There is evidence of human settlement in calstock from roman, or preroman times, settlers attracted by the rich source of minerals, such as tin, in the area. Calstock viaduct, calstock, devon history in structure. This book, published in july 2007, was written to mark the centenary of the building of calstock viaduct. A locals guide to a cosy winter weekend in calstock. The line was finally opened in june 1890 and the east cornwall mineral line taken over in 1894, though it continued as a mineral railway until 1908 when the viaduct over the tamar at calstock. Arguably the finest views are those of calstock viaduct spanning the river tamar. Location cornwall calstock period edwardian 1902 19 themes. The heavily graded branch through calstock and gunnislake to. The village is situated on the river tamar mentioned in the domesday book of 1086 most of the land belonged to a brother of william the conqueror, the parish has had a long and chequered history. Cotehele to calstock 2020 all you need to know before. The railways and the viaduct calstock parish archive. Calstock viaduct engineering timelines the history of. St andrews, calstock last year i visited cornwall and did a little family history research on the tucker clan, focusing on plymouth because that was the port of departure for edward and jane tucker and their numerous children when they embarked on the william bryan in 1840 bound for the justfounded colony of new plymouth.

At this date the building of the new 12arched viaduct across the tamar is nearly finished, and the construction yard can be seen below on the devon right bank. A short history of the bere alston and calstock light railway. Calstock railway station is an unstaffed railway station serving the village of calstock in. It is situated at grid reference at the north end of calstock viaduct which carries the railway at high level over the river tamar. Calstock methodist church is a grade ii listed building in calstock, cornwall, england. The new station at calstock was adjacent to the cornwall end of the viaduct, at a much higher level than the original line on the quay. Calstock photos explore and buy nostalgic photos of calstock everything old photos old maps books memories nearby places. Calstock village lies within the tamar valley area of outstanding natural beauty aonb. Three of the piers stand in the river tamar, which is tidal at this point and has a minimum clearance at high tide of 110 feet. A roman fort, only the third known in cornwall, was discovered next to the church in 2008 in saxon times calstock was in the kingdom of cornwall, which resisted the spread of wessex from the east. A short history of the bere alston and calstock light railway plymouth and south western junction railway like many of stephenss projects this line has ancient roots, but it is unique for him in being a reconstruction and extension of a narrow gauge line. It was built between 1904 and 1907 by john lang of liskeard using 11,148 concrete blocks. Calstock viaduct picture of the tamar valley line, calstock. Calstock viaduct, tamar valley line, cornwall view downstram from calstock quay.

Calstock gatehouse calstock is dominated by the magnificent railway viaduct which was built in 1907 and is. The book covers the trials and tribulations of building the viaduct and introduces the leading characters involved in the construction. This colour indicates more information or an external link. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. That view never gets boring, so please feel free to post your photos of the viaduct for all to enjoy. Like all railway lines in devon and cornwall, it is unelectrified and all trains are diesel powered. Constructed of concrete blocks and supported by 12 arches each of 60 foot span. Calstock photos explore and buy nostalgic photos of calstock everything old photos old maps books memories. As well as calstock, other settlements in the parish include albaston. Calstock is a village in cornwall, although it stands on the meandering river tamar close to the devon border and is dominated by the spectacular calstock viaduct, a giant 11arched structure that still carries the railway line above the river tamar along the picturesque branch line down to plymouth.

Its the largest viaduct in britain to be constructed of concrete blocks and has created a single track crossing approximately 800 ft. Smith, martin, british railway bridges and viaducts, ian allan, isbn 0. May 30, 2011 built between 1904 and 1907 by john lang, calstock viaduct was made from 11,148 concrete blocks. The line follows the river tamar for much of its route. Calstock viaduct, on the gunnislake to plymouth branch line, is a striking feature dominating the area. It runs to 68 pages including thirty pages of black and white photographs which were taken by frederick john paul, a local shopkeeper and. Beaches, rivers and moorland are all on your doorstep, as well as awardwinning tourist attractions and fantastic eateries. Calstock is a civil parish and a large village in south east cornwall, england, united kingdom, on the border with devon. A junction with the east cornwall mineral railway was to be made near calstock. The village has a rich history due to its port and deposits of.

I had planned to visit the nearby town of calstock. Shes part of the great western railway, but wasnt completed until 1907. Calstock and its viaduct a graceful edwardian masterpiece. Precast concrete block, manufactured on site in the casting yard on the devon side of the viaduct. Calstock, tamar valley a well kept secret mariners. Callestock was mentioned in the domesday book and was part of the earldom of cornwall up until 37. Part of the great western railway, the viaduct is 120 feet high with twelve 60 feet wide arches, and a further small arch in the calstock abutment. Different engineering solutions were deployed to carry the line over the main river channel and the wider flood plain, including a very early use of box girder construction for the river channel section. Viaduct history of bridges tunnels and bridges history. Calstock parish archive was created in 1985 as the result of a job creation scheme msc which was set up by calstock town community council to provide work for a number of people in an area of postindustrial depression. Calstock viaduct, cornwall educational images historic.

Being described as one of the greatest engineering endeavors of all times, the millau viaduct proudly continues the rich history of viaducts from roman times to present day. Kalstok is a civil parish and a large village in south east cornwall, england. The viaduct across the river tamar is around 800ft240m long and 120ft37m high. It will be around calstock, focussing on the railway, history of the. Calstock independent, local travel info cornwall guide. In saxon times calstock was in the kingdom of cornwall, which resisted the spread of wessex from the east. Standing at 120 feet tall with 12 sixty foot arches, the viaduct carries the tamar valley railway which runs from plymouth to gunnislake about a mile down the tamar is cothele, a mediaevaltudor house and estate now owned by the national trust. Media in category railway viaducts in cornwall the following 45 files are in this category, out of 45 total. In our opinion, the stretch of water between calstock quay and morwellham quay on the cornwall and devon border is one of the most beautiful sections of river in south west england. The parish had a population of 6,095 in the 2001 census. And for gunnislaketavistock wesleyan circuit from 18431922 epitaphs from the gravestones at calstock church yard census records 1841.

Together with notes on the mines and shipping whose stories are inseparably linked with the history of these railways. The railway viaduct that crosses the river tamar was built in 19041907 for the london and south western railway as a link line from bere alston to the east cornwall mineral railway just above calstock. Celebrating 50 years of the tamar valley line devon and cornwall. Kalstok is a parish and a large village in south east cornwall, united kingdom, on the river tamar near the border with devon. The village and parish of calstock is situated on the river tamar several miles east of callington and 12 miles upstream from plymouth in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Moored boats, a variety of buildings and a train viaduct. The tamar valley line from plymouth to gunnislake is one of the south wests most scenic branch lines. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of calstock.

Calstock is a friendly rural village in cornwall located on the river tamar in the heart of the tamar valley, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Calstock viaduct crosses the river tamar which forms the border between devon and cornwall and carries the plymouth to gunnislake branch line into co this is the river tamar running through the lower tamar valley at the village of calstock. Calstock viaduct is the largest viaduct in the uk to be built from concrete blocks. May 21, 2017 the line from bere alston to callington opened on the 2nd of march 1908, replacing the narrow gauge line. Torksey viaduct is a railway viaduct completed in 1849 and designed to span the river trent and its flood plain.

Indicative costs for overseas postage for one book are europe. Following the norman conquest, calstock manor was recorded in the domesday book. I have written a brief article about the book for the calstock historical association newsletter, april 2007. Before the doubledeck highway took its place on seattles downtown waterfront in the 1950s, transportation planners and city leaders spent nearly two decades debating the best way to fix the citys growing traffic problems. The photo calstock, viaduct 1907 appears in this book. Highlights include great views of the royal albert bridge, the journey through the rolling countryside and crossing the 120ft high calstock viaduct. The viaduct is 120 feet high with twelve 60 feet wide arches, and a further small arch in the calstock abutment.

About 1420 the south aisle was added, and the whole church reroofed. Photo prints old maps folded maps calendars photo books jigsaws mugs tableware tea towels cushion covers gift. The alaskan way viaduct has seen its fair share of critics. In 838 ce wessex had spread as far as the river tamar, and a battle for independence was fought near calstock. Calstock simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Calstock is dominated by the magnificent railway viaduct which was built in 1907 and is one of the last great railway viaducts. Smith, martin, british railway bridges and viaducts, ian allan, isbn 0 7110 2273 9 1994.

Mike fenton looks at the history and current operation of this scenic line. After opening in march 1908, the inhabitants of calstock and the. The saxon manor held by asgar was taken over, and in the. The collection was safeguarded and enlarged by the calstock parish archive trust, registering as a charity in 1999. The church is said to have been consecrated about 1290. Calstock railway station is an unstaffed railway station serving the village of calstock in cornwall, united kingdom. Calstock an important river port since saxon times, the village of calstock with its tall white houses clings to the steep cornish bank of the tamar fourteen miles upriver from plymouth sound.

Kalstok is a civil parish and a large village in south east cornwall, england, united kingdom, on the border with devon. Buy calstock viaduct 100 years and more by vic harman paperback online at lulu. Liskeard old cornwall society will be meeting on friday 8th november at 2. The scene is dominated by the splendid viaduct of 1908 which carries the branch line from plymouth to gunnislake. A 1 foot high wagon lift was constructed to provide access to the sidings on. In connection with the abandonment of the old ecmr incline to calstock quay a new wagonlift was constructed at calstock station, adjacent to the south side of the viaduct and connected to a siding in the new. The line dropped on a steep gradient around tight curves until it crossed the main structure on the line at calstock viaduct where it went onto a new formationroute from the former ecmr line. For much of the time, its prosperity was linked to agriculture, mining and quarrying and its location on the banks of the river tamar. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a tv, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath or shower. The massive blocks of ferroconcrete were precast to 5ft x 3ft x 2ft, and the overall look mimics that of stone. Calstock photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The medieval manor house at cotehele offers the visitor a unique. It is a pretty village with cottages lining the narrow streets as they climb up the steep bank of the tamar. Forge books, isbn10 0904662233 1967 devon and cornwall rail partnership, tamar valley line rail ale trail, 2006 parkhouse, neil.

Calstock parish births, marriages and deaths records albaston cemetery records non conformist records for the callington bible christian circuit, 1863 1900. The viaduct was constructed between 1904 and 1907 using the most up to date technology of the era. Worth a visit for the majesty of calstock viaduct alone, the line thrives with. Aug 31, 2010 the tuckers of calstock st andrews, calstock last year i visited cornwall and did a little family history research on the tucker clan, focusing on plymouth because that was the port of departure for edward and jane tucker and their numerous children when they embarked on the william bryan in 1840 bound for the justfounded colony of new plymouth. The photo calstock, viaduct 1907 appears in this book more about this scene caption for calstock, viaduct 1907. Latchley school log book history of calstock and harrowbarrow schools modern newspaper cuttings health inns religion glebe terriers non conformist leases protestation returns newspaper extracts some transcriptions from late 1700s late 19th century cuttings of the 1980s, 1990s, 2000 onwards calstock newsletter hamlet newsletter.