Monument record 2521/1/3 - Embankment south of River Mersey, Grand Junction Railway
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Summary
Railway embankment south of the river Mersey and north of Acton Grange Viaduct, presumably built for the Grand Junction Railway 1837. Embankments are artificial hills built to allow railways to run level over low lying ground.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Railway embankment south of the river Mersey and north of Acton Grange Viaduct, presumably built for the Grand Junction Railway 1837 (1).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1995-2017, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map (Maps and Plans). SCH2427.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2427 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1995-2017. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 Scale Map.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 594 861 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ58NE |
| Civil Parish | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WALTON INFERIOR, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 21 2018 4:23PM