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Monument record TQ 84 SW 13 - Tenterden to Headcorn branch line (dismantled)
Summary
The Kent and East Sussex railway system was extended to run from Tenterden to Headcorn. The line was authorised in 1903 and 9.5 miles of new track opened in 1905. Unfortunately this route quickly became a liablity and was run at a loss until it was eventually closed in January 1954.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 86085 38922 (4730m by 10125m) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ83NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BIDDENDEN, ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HIGH HALDEN, ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TENTERDEN, ASHFORD, KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HEADCORN, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | FRITTENDEN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> OS 1:10000 1971 (OS Card Reference). SKE48156.
<2> Reg Hist of Rlwys of GB 2 S Eng 1969 68 (H P White) (OS Card Reference). SKE49127.
<3> Clinker's Register 1978 61 134 (C R Clinker) (OS Card Reference). SKE39023.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Rother Light Railway (Monument) (TQ 83 SE 282)
- Parent of: Site of Biddenden station (Monument) (TQ 83 NE 12)
- Parent of: Site of Frittenden Road station (Monument) (TQ 84 SW 19)
- Parent of: Site of Headcorn Junction Station (Monument) (TQ 84 SW 21)
- Parent of: Site of High Halden road station (Monument) (TQ 83 NE 13)
- Parent of: Site of St Michael's halt railway station (Monument) (TQ 83 NE 14)
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Record last edited
Feb 27 2024 8:56AM