Mid 20th century fence posts, Saffron Walden Branch Railway (EHER 40497)

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Summary

Concrete or timber posts delineating the land take of the branch rail and cutting.

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Grid reference	TL 5642 3997 (point)
Civil Parish	ASHDON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

FENCE (Second World War to Mid 20th century - 1945 AD to 1964 AD)

Description

The survival of fence posts along both sides of the line is particularly good along the stretch from Butlers Farm to Puddle Wharf. The fence posts are either timber as present along the northern side or concrete fencing present along the southern side. Neither types are original. <1>

Sources

<1> SEX64753 Report: Garwood, A.. 2004. Saffron Walden-Bartlow Branch Line An Archaeological Assessment 2004.

Related Events (1)

Heritage Assessment: Desk-based assessment of the Essex County Council of the former Audley End-Saffron Walden-Bartlow branch railway line, 2004-2005 (EEX54306)

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