Monument record 2528/1/16 - Cutting South of Alderley, Manchester - Birmingham Railway

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Summary

Cutting south of Alderley, presumably built for the Manchester to Birmingham Railway. Railway cuttings are artificial "valleys" dug through hills to allow the railways to be laid level.

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Full Description

Cutting south of Alderley, presumably built for the Manchester to Birmingham Railway (1).


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

Sources/Archives (1)

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

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Location

Grid reference SJ 839 774 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ87NW
Civil Parish ALDERLEY EDGE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County NETHER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 14 2024 2:49PM