Monument record 2522/1/2 - Embankment, N. Lobslack Wood. Winsford and Over Railway.
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Summary
Railway embankment north of Lobslack Wood probably built for the opening of the Winsford and Over Railway in 1870. Embankments are artificial hills built to allow railways to run level over low lying ground.
The Winsford and Over Railway, opened in 1870 and was later taken over by the Cheshire Lines Committee. It had closed by 1930 and all the track was then removed. The only trace are the embankments, cuttings and footpath along the original route
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Embankment north of Lobslack Wood probably built for the opening of the Winsford and Over Railway in 1870 (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)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 588 706 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57SE |
| Civil Parish | OAKMERE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | OAKMERE, DELAMERE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 30 2024 2:38PM