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WebIt crossed the valley of the River Douglas at a height of 50 feet on a substantial viaduct, approaching 1,000 feet in length. The structure comprises eight brick arches at its curved northern end, six girder spans and five further arches to the south. It was known locally as The Twenty Arches despite there only being 19! Closure came in 1973. WebThe original North Union viaduct between Boars Head Jct. and Red Rock Jct. crossed the Whelley line a little north (ie to the left in this picture) of the “twenty Arches” viaduct. So Terry you are looking approximately North East and towards Red Rock and not towards Wigan. Hope this helps. Web50-60 Queen St, Railway Arches, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 4HU . Opens in 8 h 29 min. Town Tyres. 7 - 11 GREAT GEORGE STREET, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 4DL . Opens in 6 h 59 min. John Atherton Autos Ltd Wigan. 2 Wood Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 4HL . smoked beef roast brine