Mid 19th century railway station, 'Wickham Station' (now a house, 'Old Station'), on the Witham to Maldon dismantled railway (EHER 48608)
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Summary
Wickham Station. A railway station on the Maldon, Witham and Braintree Railway, which opened in 1848 and closed in 1964. It is now a house, called 'Old Station'.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8244 1156 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WICKHAM BISHOPS, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April-August 2007. Field survey.
210B Station Road. The entrance drive (Photo D52 from south) to the recent 'Old Station' bungalow represents the former station entrance and line of the siding to the road. Sidings, signal box shown on 2nd (c.1897) and 3rd (c.1924) editions O.S. map not extant, though apparently the platform is extant (not viewed).
ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTENTIAL: Good.
SITE SIGNIFICANCE: One of the few stations in a significantly intact original condition.
CURRENT STATUS: In private occupation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Monitor and record prior to any proposed development. List Station Master’s House.
GRADE ** <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Site of railway station on the Maldon, Witham and Braintree Railway, opened in 1848 and closed in 1964. <2>
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Parent of: Mid 19th century station master's house, at Wickham Station, on the Witham to Maldon dismantled railway (Building) (EHER 82945)
- Parent of: Possibly mid 19th century house, 'Broomhills' at Wickham Station, on the Witham to Maldon dismantled railway (Building) (EHER 82946)
- Part of: The Witham to Maldon railway line (dismantled) (Monument) (EHER 18507)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 502088
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 SW 67