Monument record 2521/1/15 - Embankment west of Dutton, Grand Junction Railway
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Summary
Embankment west of Dutton, presumably built for the Grand Junction Railway in 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 (2)
Full Description
Embankment west of Dutton, presumably built for the Grand Junction Railway in 1837 (1).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1995-2017, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map, SJ58SE (Maps and Plans). SCH2427.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2427 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1995-2017. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map. SJ58SE.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 572 795 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57NE |
| Civil Parish | DUTTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | PRESTON ON THE HILL, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 9:26AM