2016

SP3361 : Beyond the pale

taken 8 years ago, near to Bishop's Tachbrook, Warwickshire, England

Beyond the pale
Beyond the pale
The railway bridge shown is viewed from the north-east side of the ex-GWR London to Chester line and about three miles south-east of Leamington Spa. This line effectively marked the eastern boundary, or pale, of Great Western territory and since the photographer was to the east of the line, he is 'beyond the pale'.
The small white plaque to the left of the arch is inscribed 'DCL Bridge 123 103 miles 550 yds'. It means that the bridge is on the Didcot to Chester Line (a very old designation) and 103 miles 550 yards ( or 25 chains) from the GWR datum point at London, Paddington station.

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Geographical Context: Lowlands Boundary, Barrier Railways
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SP3361, 15 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Barry Bolland   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 29 April, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 7 May, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 3392 6179 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:15.1947N 1:30.2717W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 3394 6182
View Direction
Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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