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Building record TQ 54 NE 347 - River Medway railway bridge near Leigh
Summary
Railway Bridge carrying the South Eastern Railway over the River Medway between Leigh and Tonbridge.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5666 4598 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54NE |
| Civil Parish | TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Full Description
Railway bridge constructed by the South Eastern Railway in 1841 to carry the main line over the River Medway at a point between the village of Leigh and Tonbridge. Originally a timber viaduct it colapsed in 1846 (wrecking a train and killing the crew) and was replaced with the present brick bridge. (1)
<1> Hilton, John 'A History of the South Eastern Railway: Vol.1 1812-45' (OS Card Reference). SKE43762.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE43762 OS Card Reference: Hilton, John 'A History of the South Eastern Railway: Vol.1 1812-45'.
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Record last edited
Mar 20 2018 4:41PM