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Hallglen, Falkirk, Stirlingshire.
| NGR: | NS 89115 78429 |
| WGS84: | 55.98598, -3.77891 |
| Length: | 774 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 69 m |
| Geology: | Scottish Lower Coal Measures |
| Tags: | Tunnel, ManMade |
| Registry: | second |
Railway tunnel (1842-), active.
Railway tunnel below the village of Hallglen, just E of Falkirk High Station. Double-track, part of the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway. Constructed as a tunnel so that the railway would not be visible from the grounds of the nearby Callendar House following objections from the land owner.
Alternative Names: Hallglen Railway Tunnel, Falkirk Tunnel
Notes: Given coordinates are for the tunnel's SE portal. NW portal located at [NS 88521 78926].
Not to be confused with the nearby Prospect Hill Canal Tunnel.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-11-03 20:21:24
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