Monument record 5657/1 - London & North Western Railway (Daventry to Marton)
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Summary
The Marton Junction to Weedon branch of the London and North Western Railway was opened from Weedon to Daventry on 1 March 1888 and from Daventry to Marton Junction on 1 August 1895. The line was closed to passenger traffic on 15 September 1958 and the line from Southam to Weedon completely closed on the 10 May 1964, since when it has been dismantled. Only the section from Marton Junction to Southam remains, carrying coal to the cement works there.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} The Marton Junction (SP 384665) to Weedon (SP 624605) branch of the London and North Western Railway was opened from Weedon to Daventry on 1 March 1888 and from Daventry to Marton Junction on 1 August 1895. The line was closed to passenger traffic on 15 September 1958 and the line from Southam (SP 427645) to Weedon completely closed on the 10 May 1964, since when it has been dismantled. Only the section from Marton Junction to Southam remains, carrying coal to the cement works there.
<1> Chapman A., 1996-7, Daventry, Vicar Lane, p.216 (unchecked) (Note). SNN104090.
<3> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), 1" 1967 (Map). SNN112944.
<3> Christiansen, R, 1973, Forgotten Railways: West Midlands, 148-50, 268-9 (Book). SNN113062.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Brick culvert, east of Top Lock Cottage (Monument) (5657/1/5)
- Parent of: Former Abbey Street railway station, Daventry (Monument) (5657/1/3)
- Parent of: Former goods shed at Abbey Street station, Daventry (Monument) (5657/1/4)
- Parent of: Possible Railway Cutting (Monument) (5657/1/1)
- Parent of: Possible Railway Remains at Daventry (Monument) (5657/1/2)
- Parent of: Site of Braunston Station (Monument) (5657/1/6)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5719 6390 (4926m by 3973m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRAUNSTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
| Civil Parish | DAVENTRY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 337511
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 8:17PM
