Monument record 2522/1/0 - Winsford and Over Railway.

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Summary

The Winsford and Over Railway, opened in 1870 and later taken over by the Cheshire Lines Committee. It was closed to passenger traffic in 1930, but remained open for freight traffic until 1967. The majority of the route survives as a footpath.

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Full Description

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1995-2017, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map (Maps and Plans). SCH2427.

The majority of the route survives as a footpath.

<2> Ashmore, O, 1982, The Industrial Archaeology of North West England, p.71 (Book). SCH3181.

Cheshire Lines Committee branch from Cuddington, opened 1870, closed 1930, has been demolished and tracks removed.

<3> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

Winsford and Over Railway, opened 1870 and later taken over by the Cheshire Lines Committee (CLC).

<4> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Gay, T 29/09/2013 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

The line closed to passenger traffic in 1930, but remained open for freight traffic until 1967.

<5> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1995-2017. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map.
  • <2> Book: Ashmore, O. 1982. The Industrial Archaeology of North West England. p.71.
  • <3> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER.
  • <4> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Gay, T 29/09/2013.
  • <5> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 620 687 (6679m by 4676m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ66NW
Civil Parish CUDDINGTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Civil Parish OAKMERE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Civil Parish WHITEGATE AND MARTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Civil Parish WINSFORD, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County OAKMERE, DELAMERE, CHESHIRE
Historic Township/Parish/County OVER, OVER, CHESHIRE
Historic Township/Parish/County CUDDINGTON, WEAVERHAM, CHESHIRE
Historic Township/Parish/County WEAVERHAM CUM MILTON, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE
Historic Township/Parish/County OVER, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE
Historic Township/Parish/County MARTON, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 30 2024 2:39PM