Monument record 2531/1/5 - Cutting east of Higher Poynton, Macc, Bollington and Marple Railway

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Summary

Cutting east of Higher Poynton, presumably built for Macclesfield Bollington and Marple Railway in 1869. Railway cuttings are artificial "valleys" dug through hills to allow the railways to be laid level.

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Type and Period (3)

RAILWAY CUTTING (Cutting, 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

Cutting east of Higher Poynton, presumably built for Macclesfield Bollington & Marple Railway in 1869 (1).

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1995-2017, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map (Maps and Plans). SCH2427.

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<1> SCH2427 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1995-2017. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related to: Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway (Monument) (2531/1/0)

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Location

Grid reference	SJ 94 83 (point) Linear
Map sheet	SJ98SW
Civil Parish	POYNTON-WITH-WORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County	POYNTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 14 2024 2:36PM