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| HER Number | MWB20248 |
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| Record Type | Monument |
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| Name | Site of level crossing near Brunsdon Lock |
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Summary
A railway level crossing from the construction of the Berks & Hants Railway in 1847 to the late 20th century
Monument Type(s):
- LEVEL CROSSING (Victorian to Late 20th century - Present - 1847 AD to 1990 AD?)
Full Description
A level crossing at this location is shown on the First epoch OS map of 1879 <1> but dates to the construction of the Berks & Hants Railway in 1847. It is shown on historic mapping up to the Fifth edition OS map of 1969 <2> but not on modern mapping. The date of its removal remains to be established.
Sources and further reading
| <01> | Landmark. 1872-85. Digital Ordnance Survey Mapping Epoch 1, 1:2500 (25 inch). Digital. 1:2500. [Map / SWB14341] |
| <02> | Ordnance Survey. 1962-1981. Ordnance Survey Epoch 5, 1:2500. 1:2500. [Map / SWB14665] |
Related Monuments
| MWB6024 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - General record within West Berkshire (Monument) |
| MWB6065 | KINTBURY TO HUNGERFORD STATION RAILWAY LINE (Monument) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
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