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.

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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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps. [Mapped features: #39162 ; #49354 ]
  • <2> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER.

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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