Monument record 2529/1/13 - Embankment north of Macclesfield, Macclesfield to Cheadle Hulme Railway
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Summary
Embankment north of Macclesfield, presumably built for the Macclesfield to Cheadle Hulme Railway in 1845. Embankments are artificial hills built to allow railways to run level over low lying ground.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Embankment north of Macclesfield, 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)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 910 749 (485m by 553m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97SW |
| Civil Parish | MACCLESFIELD NON PARISH AREA, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | TYTHERINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 17 2024 5:08PM