Monument record 2528/1/31 - Embankment south of Twemlow Viaduct, Manchester - Birmingham Railway
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Summary
A short embankment to the immediate south of the south of Twemlow Viaduct. 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, Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps (Maps and Plans). SCH4491.
A short embankment to the immediate south of the south of Twemlow Viaduct.
<2> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
Built for the Manchester and Birmingham Railway Company c.1841-1842.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 771 676 (62m by 84m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76NE |
| Civil Parish | HOLMES CHAPEL, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHURCH HULME, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
Record last edited
Oct 16 2024 9:09AM