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Finnentrop-Lenhausen railroad bridge
Industrial culture | Place
The Finnentrop-Lenhausen railroad bridge, an ashlar masonry structure with four segmental arches built in 1860, dominates the Lenne valley. It documents the early railroad infrastructure of Südwestfalen and the regional construction history.
Address
Finnentrop-Lenhausen railroad bridge
Blumenstraße
57413 Finnentrop
Telephone: 02721-512163
Properties:
The Finnentrop-Lenhausen railroad bridge is a striking example of industrial culture in the Sauerland. Built around 1860, it embodies an important phase of early railroad construction in Südwestfalen and has a significant impact on the appearance of the Lenne valley. The long-lasting design of the building is reflected in the fact that it only required major renovation after around 140 years.
Architecturally, the double-track ashlar masonry bridge has four segmental arches supported on piers and a road culvert. Blendoculi accentuate the spandrels above the piers, while the parapet is set off from the substructure by a bulbous cornice. This design is a reference to the historicist architecture of the first half of the 19th century in the context of bridge construction at the time.
The bridge was registered as a monument in 1991. Its scientific, economic, railroad and architectural significance underlines its role as a cultural heritage and engineering achievement.
Architecturally, the double-track ashlar masonry bridge has four segmental arches supported on piers and a road culvert. Blendoculi accentuate the spandrels above the piers, while the parapet is set off from the substructure by a bulbous cornice. This design is a reference to the historicist architecture of the first half of the 19th century in the context of bridge construction at the time.
The bridge was registered as a monument in 1991. Its scientific, economic, railroad and architectural significance underlines its role as a cultural heritage and engineering achievement.
Directions
The railroad bridge is located north-east of the Lenhausen sports field and can be reached from Blumenstraße.
