Monument record 2529/1/7 - Cutting north Prestbury Tunnel, Macclesfield to Cheadle Hulme Railway
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Summary
Cutting north of Prestbury Tunnel, presumably built for the Macclesfield to Cheadle Hulme Railway in 1845.
Railway cuttings are artificial "valleys" dug through hills to allow the railways to be laid level.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Cutting north of Prestbury Tunnel, presumably built for the Macclesfield to Cheadle Hulme Railway in 1845 (1)
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1995-2017, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map (Maps and Plans). SCH2427.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2427 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1995-2017. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 905 778 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97NW |
| Civil Parish | PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BUTLEY, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 24 2025 3:36PM