A Span of 82 Arches

Throwing back my neck

Beneath cartwheel curves

Freight wagons thump over

Over, over

No joint to bend

But an even weight


Now, up on a parapet

A stone ledge so low

There is only

Leaning over

Over, over

The marsh captures below


The AA Illustrated Guide to Britain - p186 Harringworth Viaduct

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