Monument record 9041/1/6 - Railway embankment, south of Victoria Promenade
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Summary
A 148m length of railway embankment survives in an area of overgrown land between Beckett's Park and Morrisons Supermarket. The embankment is the only surviving section of the 1872 Bedford to Northampton line in the town.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1, 2} The railway was completed in 1872 and terminated at St John's Station. The earthwork embankment is clearly visible on lidar imagery and is the only surviving section in the town.
<1> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), Northampton Town Plan 1:500/1885 (Map). SNN112944.
<2> Environment Agency, LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m, Accessed 06/02/2026 (Digital Plots). SNN111710.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7572 6006 (107m by 128m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 11 2026 1:13PM
