Monument record 2521/1/26 - Cutting and Embankment south west of Hartford, Grand Junction Rlwy
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Summary
There is a large section of cuttings and embankments to the South west of Hartford, presumably built for the Grand Junction Railway in 1837. Railway cuttings are artificial "valleys" dug through hills and embankments are artificial hills. They were both created to allow railways to run level over low lying or high ground.
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Full Description
Large section of cuttings and embankments to the SW of Hartford, 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 632 716 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67SW |
| Civil Parish | HARTFORD, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HARTFORD, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 3 2021 3:17PM