Monument record 2521/1/28 - Cutting east of Vale Royal Locks, Grand Junction Railway

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Summary

Railway cutting east of Vale Royal Locks 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.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Cutting east of Vale Royal Locks (continues on map sheet 66NW), 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> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1995-2017. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map. SJ58SE.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 632 715 (1689m by 1580m) (2 map features)
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

Jan 19 2024 4:20PM