Historic England research records

Historic England Research Records

Monks Ferry Extension Railway
Hob Uid: 1370794
Location : Wirral Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SJ3273788574
Summary : In 1842 the Chester and Birkenhead Railway was authorised to extend its line from the Grange Lane terminus to a new terminus at Monks Ferry, reaching it by a tunnel, 3/4 mile long. It opened in 1844 and closed in 1967.
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Page(s) : 45-6
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Vol(s) : vol.10

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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Opened 1844
Monument End Date : 1844
Monument Start Date : 1844
Monument Type : Railway
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Closed 1967
Monument End Date : 1967
Monument Start Date : 1967
Monument Type : Railway
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Number : LINEAR 1260
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Relationship type : General association

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Monks Ferry Extension Railway