Monument record 2267/1/53 - 19th century railway signal box

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Summary

Railway Signal box built by 1869 following the completion of the junction of the Cheshire Lines Committee's Northwich - Chester Railway with the London and North Western Railway Line to Sandbach. The line to Sandbach was opearating a goods only service by 1970.

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Presumably built by 1869 following the completion of the junction of the Cheshire Lines Committee's Northwich - Chester Railway with the London and North Western Railway Line to Sandbach (completed 1837). (1) By 1970 the line to Sandbach was operating goods services only. (1)


<1> Sylvester D, 1971, A History of Cheshire with Maps and Pictures, /58-61 (Book). SCH70.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1995-2017, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map, Sheet SJ67SE 1973 (Maps and Plans). SCH2427.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Sylvester D. 1971. A History of Cheshire with Maps and Pictures. /58-61.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1995-2017. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map. Sheet SJ67SE 1973.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 668 738 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ67SE
Civil Parish NORTHWICH, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County WITTON CUM TWAMBROOKS, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 18 2024 4:53PM