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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D6367/1/330
TitleNewhaven Tunnel
Date1966
DescriptionThe plaque at the northern end of Newhaven Tunnel inscribed with a wagon and beneath it the Latin motto 'Divina Palladis Arte' (by the divine skill of Pallas or Minerva, the Greek goddess of engineering). Around it is a circular inscription: 'Cromford & High Peak Railway Company Incorporated 1825'. Beneath is the name 'Wm Brittlebank Esqr' (the company solicitor).
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorCromford and High Peak Railway Image Archive
CopiesA digital copy of this item is available to view on the public computers at the record office.
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