Monument record 2521/1/35 - Embankment east of Wimboldsley Wood.
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Summary
Embankment east of Wimboldsley Wood, presumably built for the Grand Junction Railway 1837. Embankments are artificial hills built to allow railways to run level over low lying ground. The Grand Junction Railway was built between 1830 and 1850 and linked Liverpool and Manchester to Birmingham.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Embankment east of Wimboldsley Wood, presumably built for the Grand Junction Railway 1837 (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.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 679 643 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ66SE |
| Civil Parish | WIMBOLDSLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WIMBOLDSLEY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 4:12PM