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| HER Number | MWB20194 |
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| Record Type | Monument |
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| Name | Newbury Racecourse station footbridge |
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Summary
Unlisted 20th century footbridge over former Great Western Railway line at Newbury Racecourse station
Monument Type(s):
- FOOTBRIDGE (Mid 20th century to Early 21st century - 1933 AD to 2013 AD)
Full Description
A footbridge at this location was built of steel across the former Great Western Railway line between the platforms at Newbury Racecourse station in the early 20th century. It was in addition to 2 early 20th century structures (shown on historic mapping of 1933). On historic mapping of 1969, it is shown extended to the south to cross the roadway. It is mentioned in a gazetteer of structures to be affected by electrification <1>.
Sources and further reading
Related Monuments
| MWB6024 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - General record within West Berkshire (Monument) |
| MWB6060 | NEWBURY RACECOURSE RAILWAY STATION (Monument) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
| EWB1265 | History and Significance of the Great Western Main Line |
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