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Monument record TQ 67 SW 479 - FAWKHAM JUNCTION AND GRAVESEND BRANCH RAILWAY
Summary
Branch line opened in 1886 between Fawkham Junction and Gravesend (West Street). 5 miles long and double-tracked, a 7-chain extension led on to West Pier. The line was closed to passengers in 1953, but Gravesend West remained open to goods traffic until the line was cut back to Southfleet in 1968.
Location accurate to 2m based on available information
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6179 7184 (5239m by 5355m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LONGFIELD AND NEW BARN, DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Record last edited
Jan 24 2024 4:19PM