Monument record 2468/1/2 - Railway tunnel in Christleton
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Summary
19th century railway tunnel that travels under the Chester-Nantwich canal (opened in 1775). Presumably built in 1840 to serve the Chester-Crewe Railway.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Presumably built in 1840 to serve the Chester-Crewe Railway. (1) The railway travels through the tunnel underneath the Chester-Nantwich canal (2) - opened in 1775 and later becoming part of the Shropshire Union canal system. (3)
<1> Holt, G.O., 1978, A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Volume 10, the North West, 10/45-46 (Book). SCH107.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1995-2017, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map, /20 Sheet SJ46NW 1982 (Maps and Plans). SCH2427.
<3> Ashmore, O, 1982, The Industrial Archaeology of North West England (Book). SCH3181.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH107 Book: Holt, G.O.. 1978. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Volume 10, the North West. 10/45-46.
- <2> SCH2427 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1995-2017. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map. /20 Sheet SJ46NW 1982.
- <3> SCH3181 Book: Ashmore, O. 1982. The Industrial Archaeology of North West England.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 433 660 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHRISTLETON, CHRISTLETON, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | CHRISTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 12 2024 11:35AM