Monument record 2521/1/14 - Moore Railway Junction, Grand Junction Railway
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Summary
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Type and Period (4)
- STRUCTURE (AD 20th Century to AD 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)
- RAILWAY JUNCTION (Junction, 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
Complex railway site from SJ 582847 to SJ 585853 involving lines from the Grand Junction Railway (Later LNWR) and the Birkenhead Railway (Later joint GWR/ LNWR) Disused line of the GJR with a tunnel to the north east and early single arch brick and stone bridge to SW. SE is present Warrington-Chester line, SE of that is the disused line of the Birkenhead, Lancs and the Cheshire Junction Railway, opened in 1850. The changes were made in 1893 to provide the necessary clearance over the Manchester Ship Canal (1).
<1> Ashmore, O, 1982, The Industrial Archaeology of North West England, /49 (Book). SCH3181.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3181 Book: Ashmore, O. 1982. The Industrial Archaeology of North West England. /49.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 583 850 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ58NE |
| Civil Parish | MOORE, HALTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MOORE, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 10 2023 12:45PM