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1873 Article: Severn Tunnel construction Severn Tunnel - Associated engineer: Sir John Hawkshaw date 1873 - 1st September 1886 OS grid reference ST500860 ICE reference number HEW 232 The longest rail tunnel in Britain at 4 miles 624 yards. It was a terrific struggle to complete its construction: a battle against groundwater and tides. |
 Built to pump water from the Severn Tunnel after a 'great spring' was discovered, it's been in action since 1886... |
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