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HER Number | MWB20372 |
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Record Type | Monument |
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Name | Site of level crossing near Moorbridge Farm, Boxford |
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Summary
A railway level crossing from the construction of the Lambourn Valley Railway in 1898 to the late 20th century
Monument Type(s):
- LEVEL CROSSING (Late 19th century to Late 20th century - 1898 AD to 1976 AD)
Full Description
A level crossing at this location is shown on the Second epoch OS map of 1899 <1> and dates to the construction of the Lambourn Valley Railway in 1898. It is still shown on the Fifth edition OS map of 1973 <2> by which time the railway had closed; the track was lifted in 1976.
Sources and further reading
<01> | Landmark. 1899-1900. Digital Ordnance Survey Mapping Epoch 2, 1:2500 (25 inch). Digital. 1:2500. [Map / SWB14455] |
<02> | Ordnance Survey. 1962-1981. Ordnance Survey Epoch 5, 1:2500. 1:2500. [Map / SWB14665] |
Related Monuments
MWB6074 | STOCKCROSS STATION TO BOXFORD STATION RAILWAY LINE (Monument) |
MWB15986 | The Lambourn Valley Railway - general record (Monument) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
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