Monument record 6719/1 - Great Western Railway (Oxford to Banbury)
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Summary
The Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway opened between Millstream Junction, in Oxford, and Banbury in 1850, and was initially broad gauge. The rest of the line to Birmingham was a double line of mixed gauge and opened in 1852.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} The Birmingham and Oxford Junction line opened between Millstream Junction, in Oxford, and Banbury in 1850, and was initially broad gauge. The rest of the line to Birmingham was a double line of mixed gauge and opened in 1852. It included a deviation through Leamington Spa. Initially there were 9 stations North of Banbury, a further 7 being added in the Birmingham area in the 19th century.
<1> 1920, Railway Clearing House pre-1923 Junction Diagrams, (unchecked) (Plan). SNN106338.
<2> Christiansen, R, 1981, Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Thames and Severn, p. 141-3 (Book). SNN114161.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Aynho Park Halt, Former Platform (Monument) (6719/1/2)
- Parent of: Aynho Railway Flyover (Building) (6719/1/3)
- Parent of: Aynho Station Building (Building) (6719/1/1)
- Parent of: Kings Sutton Station (Monument) (6719/1/7)
- Parent of: Railway bridge DCL 68, Banbury Lane, King's Sutton (Building) (6719/1/4)
- Parent of: Railway bridge DCL 69 carrying farm accommodation track over railway, c.50 metres south-east of Twyford Mill (Building) (6719/1/5)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 49595 34320 (2689m by 7765m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AYNHO, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | KINGS SUTTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | WARKWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID
- NRHE HOB UID: 1361054
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 7:19PM
