The 1877/78 Thorpe Thewles viaduct was demolished spectacularly in 1979
This stone outside the village is part of the structure.
At the top of an embankment overlooking the village are a few scant remains of the viaduct
Thorpe Thewles Viaduct Remains
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Were you too young to watch the demolition, Chris (or were you even born!)?
I’ve a few photos I took at the time in a crowded field opposite the viaduct – I’ll see if I can dig them out.
I was three !
go on the Thorpe Thewels History Group site and have a look at the pictures and text there.