Monument record 2531/1/6 - Embankment south of Higher Poynton, Macclesfield , Bollington and Marple Railway
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Summary
Railway embankment south of Higher Poynton, presumably built for the Macclesfield Bollington & Marple Railway in 1869. Embankments are artificial hills built to allow railways to run level over low lying ground.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Embankment south of Higher Poynton, presumably built for the Macclesfield Bollington & Marple Railway in 1869 (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 94 82 (point) Linear |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SW |
| Civil Parish | POYNTON-WITH-WORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | POTT SHRIGLEY, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 14 2021 10:08AM