East Portal Of Middlehill Tunnel, Box, Wiltshire, SN13 (Grade II*)
East Portal Of Middlehill Tunnel is a grade two star (II*) listed building in Box, Wiltshire, SN13. It was first listed in 1985.
About East Portal Of Middlehill Tunnel
ST 8268 BOX MIDDLEHILL
3/200 East Portal of Middlehill Tunnel
Railway tunnel entrance, 1840 by I.K. Brunel for the Great Western Railway. Ashlar with some later refacing in brick. Ashlar classical archway flanked by curving retaining walls each side, refaced in brick, and terminated at circular piers. Main arch rusticated with heavy moulded console keystone and set back between piers each with recessed panel of massive fasces. Elemental Doric cornice, breaking forward over piers and ashlar parapet with moulded cornice. Identical in design to the West Portal (q.v.).
Where is East Portal Of Middlehill Tunnel?
East Portal Of Middlehill Tunnel is located on East Portal Of Middlehill Tunnel, in Box, Wiltshire, SN13.
Key Facts
| Grid Reference | ST 82117 68759 |
| Easting, Northing | 382117, 168759.36084 |
| Latitude, Longitude | 51.417564, -2.258551 |
| Grade listing | II* (two star) |
| English Heritage List Entry Number | 1022802 |