Monument record 2520/1/0 - The Warrington and Newton Railway

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Summary

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 what is now 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. It connected to the Liverpool and Manchester Railway At Newton.

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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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Norton P A. 1984. Railways and Waterways to Warrington. /15.
  • <2> Book: Grealey S. 1976. The Archaeology of Warrington's Past.

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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