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Monument record TQ 54 SE 176 - Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells Railway
Summary
South Eastern Railway Branch line. Built 1845-6
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 59111 42578 (1331m by 6870m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54SE |
| Civil Parish | TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHBOROUGH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Full Description
The Tonbridge - Tunbridge Wells Branch line was built in 1845-6 by the South Eastern Railway as part of a plan to build a short route to Hastings. 5.75 miles long, double tracked, it is steeply inclined, and as a safety measure, originally trailed into a siding 1000 yards east of Tonbridge station. This arrangement was superseded in 1857 by the existing spur leading straight up from Tonbridge station.
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Record last edited
Jan 5 2024 2:48PM