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HER Number | MWB20363 |
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Record Type | Monument |
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Name | Site of Kennet & Avon Canal underbridge on Lambourn Valley line, Newbury |
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Summary
Former location of 19th century railway bridge over Kennet & Avon Canal
Associated Legal Designations or Protected Status
- Conservation Area: Kennet and Avon Canal West
- Conservation Area: Newbury Town Centre
Monument Type(s):
- RAILWAY BRIDGE (Late 19th century to Late 20th century - 1898 AD to 1976 AD)
Full Description
A bridge at this location was built as part of the Lambourn Valley Railway in 1898, and is shown on historic mapping from the OS Second edition of 1899 <1>; it is shown on subsequent historic mapping up to the Fifth edition map of 1968. The bridge was demolished in 1976 following the closure of the line.
Sources and further reading
<01> | Landmark. 1899-1900. Digital Ordnance Survey Mapping Epoch 2, 1:2500 (25 inch). Digital. 1:2500. [Map / SWB14455] |
Related Monuments
MWB6070 | NEWBURY WEST FIELDS TO SPEEN RAILWAY LINE (Monument) |
MWB15986 | The Lambourn Valley Railway - general record (Monument) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
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