Monument record 2527/1/7 - Embankment north of Capenhurst, Chester to Birkenhead Railway

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Summary

Embankment north of Capenhurst, presumably built for the Chester to Birkenhead Railway in 1840. Embankments are artificial hills built to allow railways to run level over low lying ground.

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Type and Period (3)

RAILWAY EMBANKMENT (AD 20th Century to AD 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT SITE (Railway Route, AD 20th Century to AD 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)
COMMUNICATIONS (AD 20th Century to AD 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)

Full Description

Embankment north of Capenhurst, presumably built for the Chester to Birkenhead Railway in 1840 (1).

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1995-2017, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map (Maps and Plans). SCH2427.

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<1> SCH2427 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1995-2017. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map.

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Location

Grid reference	SJ 369 745 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet	SJ37SE
Historic Township/Parish/County	CAPENHURST, SHOTWICK, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish	CAPENHURST, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

Jan 9 2025 10:54AM