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Monument record TQ 75 SW 256 - Maidstone and Paddock Wood Branch Railway
Summary
South Eastern's first branch line, terminating at what is now Maidstone West Station. Opened in 1844.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7145 5035 (8288m by 10169m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BARMING, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NETTLESTEAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TESTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | YALDING, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WATERINGBURY, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | PADDOCK WOOD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Full Description
The Maidstone - Paddock Wood Branch Line was the South Eastern's first branch line, terminating at what is now Maidstone West Station. Sanctioned in 1843 and opened in 1844, it was single track at first, but doubled in 1846.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Beltring and Branbridges halt. (Building) (TQ 64 NE 14)
- Parent of: Maidstone West station (Building) (TQ 75 NE 199)
- Parent of: Site of former Yalding Railway Station (Building) (TQ 65 SE 56)
- Parent of: Site of Teston crossing halt (Monument) (TQ 75 SW 54)
- Parent of: WATERINGBURY RAILWAY STATION (Listed Building) (TQ 65 SE 211)
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Record last edited
Jan 17 2024 3:09PM