Monument record 2528/1/29 - Embankment North Twemlow Viaduct, Manchester - Birmingham Railway
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Summary
Embankment north of Twemlow Viaduct, presumably built for the Manchester to Birmingham Railway. Embankments are artificial hills built to allow railways to run level over low lying ground.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ7768, 1876-1877 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
A short embankment to the immediate north of Twemlow Viaduct.
<2> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps, 08/02/2019 (Maps and Plans). SCH4491.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH2462 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ7768, 1876-1877.
- <2>XY SCH4491 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps. 08/02/2019. [Mapped features: #51298 08/02/2019; #51299 HCH7692]
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 774 681 (129m by 173m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76NE |
| Civil Parish | TWEMLOW, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | TWEMLOW, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 7 2024 2:23PM