Monument record 7867/1/1 - Midland Railway (Glendon to Manton Branch Railway)
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Summary
Built in the late 19th century as part of the Midland Railway to shorten the Nottingham and London route. The line was opened for goods traffic on 1st December 1879 and for passenger traffic on 1st March 1880. Closed for passenger services in 1967 but briefly reopened in the late 20th century. Subsequently, a passenger service has run between Corby and Kettering since 2009.
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
<1> Leleux, R, 1976, A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: The East Midlands, p. 79, 111 (Book). SNN110373.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN110373 Book: Leleux, R. 1976. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: The East Midlands. IX. p. 79, 111.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (7)
- Parent of: Corby Station (Monument) (7867/1/8)
- Parent of: Cottingham Road Bridge (Building) (7867/1/7)
- Parent of: Former Geddington Station (Building) (7867/1/6)
- Parent of: Gretton Railway Station (now T.W. Electric) and attached viaduct (Building) (7867/1/5)
- Parent of: Harper's Brook Railway Viaduct (Building) (7867/1/2)
- Parent of: Harringworth Station (Building) (7867/1/9)
- Parent of: Welland Viaduct (Building) (7867/1/3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 88525 86333 (5946m by 15835m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRETTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
| Civil Parish | HARRINGWORTH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | NEWTON AND LITTLE OAKLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
| Civil Parish | RUSHTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
| Civil Parish | CORBY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1364632
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 7:14PM
