Monument record 2523/1/2 - Embankment and Cutting, Over & Wharton Railway
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Summary
A railway embankment and cutting on either side of the railway sidings to the SW of Wharton Green. Railway cuttings are artificial "valleys" dug through hills to allow the railways to be laid level and 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.
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Type and Period (4)
- RAILWAY CUTTING (Cutting, AD 20th Century to AD 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)
- RAILWAY EMBANKMENT (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
Embankment and cutting either side of railway sidings to the SW of Wharton Green (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 662 676 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ66NE |
| Civil Parish | WINSFORD, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WHARTON, DAVENHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 4:11PM