Monument record 2521/1/20 - Cutting west of Acton Bridge, Grand Junction Railway
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Summary
Cutting west of Acton Bridge, presumably built for the Grand Junction Railway in 1837. Railway cuttings are artificial "valleys" dug through hills to allow the railways to be laid level.
The Grand Junction Railway which was built between 1830 and 1850 and linked Liverpool and Manchester to Birmingham.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Cutting west of Acton Bridge, 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 571 792 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57NE |
| Civil Parish | ACTON BRIDGE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | DUTTON, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 9:26AM