Monument record 2531/1/0 - Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway
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Summary
The Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway opened in 1863. The route runs from Macclesfield through Bollington, Poynton, Middlewood and High Lane to Marple. This railway brought prosperity to the area during a period of uncertainty and trade disruption caused by the American Civil War.
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Full Description
Macclesfield, Bollington & Marple Railway opened in 1863. Route runs from Macclesfield through Bollington, Poynton, Middlewood and High Lane to Marple. This railway brought prosperity to the area during a period of uncertainty and trade disruption caused by the American Civil War. The length of the line was to be 10 miles, 7 furlongs, 450 links with 2 miles on level gradient and and 2 miles on a gradient of 1:132 or Less (1) (2).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1995-2017, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map, /4 1983 (Maps and Plans). SCH2427.
<2> Jeuda B, 1983, The Macclesfield Bollington & Marple Railway (Photographic Archive). SCH3202.
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (30)
- Related to: 10 Ton Crane, Hibel Road Station Yard, Macclesfield, Bollington & Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/21)
- Related to: Bollington Railway Station, Macclesfield, Bollington & Marple Rlwy (Building) (2531/1/13)
- Related to: Bollington Viaduct - Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/11)
- Related to: Buxton Road Viaduct, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/31)
- Related to: Cutting east of Hibbertbrow Farm, Macc, Boll & Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/9)
- Related to: Cutting east of Higher Poynton, Macc, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/5)
- Related to: Cutting east of Middlewood, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/2)
- Related to: Cutting east of Tytherington, Macc, Boll & Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/16)
- Related to: Cutting in Bollington - Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/12)
- Related to: Cutting North of Bollington - Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/10)
- Related to: Cutting SE of Four Lane Ends, Macc, Boll & Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/7)
- Related to: Cutting south of Bollington, Macc, Boll & Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/15)
- Related to: Embankment north of Macclesfield,Macclesfield, Bollington & Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/17)
- Related to: Embankment SE of Booth Green, Macc, Boll & Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/8)
- Related to: Embankment south of Higher Poynton, Macclesfield , Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/6)
- Related to: Engine Shed, Hibel Road Station Yard (Building) (2531/1/25)
- Related to: Goods Shed, Hibel Rd, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Building) (2531/1/27)
- Related to: Goods Warehouse, Hibel Road Station Yard, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/22)
- Related to: Hibel Rd north station, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway. (Building) (2531/1/26)
- Related to: Hibel Rd Signal Box, Macclesfield, Bollington & Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/24)
- Related to: Hibel Rd South Station, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Building) (2531/1/29)
- Related to: Higer Poynton Station, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/4)
- Related to: Hurdsfield Rd Viaduct, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/28)
- Related to: Junction of Anson Pit and Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/3)
- Related to: Junction with Stockport - Buxton Line, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple (Monument) (2531/1/1)
- Related to: Macclesfield Junction Signal Box, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/30)
- Related to: Sidings and Signal Box, Macclesfield, Bollington & Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/20)
- Related to: Signal Box and Warehouse, Macclesfield, Bollington & Marple Rlwy (Monument) (2531/1/14)
- Related to: Signal Box/Junction, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/18)
- Related to: Turntable, Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/19)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 945 839 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SW |
| Civil Parish | POYNTON-WITH-WORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | POYNTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 4 2023 12:32PM