Report - Fineshade woods culvert, Northants, Sep13

[The Wombat]

Visited with King Mongoose after Collyweston bomb store & Wakerley Kilns.
Another lead that paid off, found this crumbling culvert under a disused railway line in Northants, buried deep under an embankment. The roof has been reinforced in the centre – some time ago too. An alarming reminder of the weight above it, and the fact that one day - probably in my lifetime - this is going to go Pete Tong.
The London & North west railway ran a line from Market Harborough to Peterborough, passing near, but not over the giant Welland viaduct at Harringworth. The line opened in 1879, and closed to passengers in 1966. The nearest station was Kings Cliffe, and today the culvert is situated next to some public woodlands. A small portion of the line to the east of here is still open as a preserved part of the Nene valley railway, between Wansford & Peterborough.

was quite relieved on exiting this one
Thanks for looking

 

[jackxbutler]

could you remember how to find these? trying to explore them

 

[chills]

could you remember how to find these? trying to explore them

If you’re trying to look for culverts, best thing to do is look at a map. This should pinpoint rivers and water courses.

 

[pirate]

It pretty much tells you all you need in his description.

Get an older map look for where the old railway line crosses water,compare to new maps.......get out there and look

 

[The Wombat]

could you remember how to find these? trying to explore them

Hi, yes I can remember where they are.
As others have said, if you look at on OS map, you shouldn't have a problem locating them.
Happy hunting.
TW