Monument record 2520/1/0 - The Warrington and Newton Railway
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Full Description
The Warrington and Newton Railway was authorised on 14th May 1829, having been surveyed by Robert Stephenson. From Newton, the line was to divide into three branches but of these, only two were built. The towns first station was located on the second branch with the 'Three Pigeons Inn' serving as a booking office. The railway was opened on 25th July 1831 and was later purchased by the Grand Junction Railway in 1835 (SMR No 2521/1) Total length c.5 miles. Earliest railway built in what is now Cheshire. Connected to the Liverpool & Manchester Railway At Newton (1). An extention of the Dallam Lane terminus ended north of Foundary Street at (SJ605886)
<1> Norton P A, 1984, Railways and Waterways to Warrington, /15 (Book). SCH2793.
<2> Grealey S, 1976, The Archaeology of Warrington's Past (Book). SCH3046.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Related to: Dallam Lane Station/Terminus (Monument) (2520/1/5)
- Related to: Hawleys Lane Bridge, Warrington and Newton Railway (Monument) (2520/1/2)
- Related to: Junction of the Warrington/Newton and the Grand Junction Railway (Monument) (2520/1/3)
- Related to: The Three Pigeons Inn (Building) (2520/1/4)
- Related to: Winwick Junction, Warrington to Newton Railway (Monument) (2520/1/1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 605 886 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NW |
| Civil Parish | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 12 2020 2:27PM