Monument record 8422/2/1 - Branch Tramway
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{1} AD C20th ironstone tramway and quarry pits; in 1929 quarrying was moved from the cherry orchard area to a new quarry alongside the Rushden Road. It was served by a branch tramway. The Chester House group of quarries were closed in 1930 and the tramway was lifted.
<1> 1993, SMR Report form, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN48756.
<2> Tonks E., 1990, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Wellingborough Area, p.36 (unchecked) (Book). SNN45742.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9104 6653 (304m by 259m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | IRCHESTER, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 1 2014 3:09PM
