Late 19th century level crossing, Stokes Hall Farm (EHER 40966)
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Summary
A level crossing on a low embankment. The track is protected by metal farm gates and the ‘Farm’ of Stokes Hall Farm is now also a small light industry.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9181 9738 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALTHORNE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
SITE DESCRIPTION: A level crossing on a low embankment. The track is protected by metal farm gates and the ‘Farm’ of Stokes Hall Farm is now also a small light industry.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTENTIAL: Good
SITE SIGNIFICANCE: The track led to a ‘hard’ on the River Crouch, to which railway building materials were delivered by barge in 1888/9.
CURRENT STATUS: Now in private occupation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Monitor and record any development.
GRADE: of local importance.
(Two photos). <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX69698 Report: Kemble, J. and Garwood, A.. 2011. The Railways of the Blackwater and Crouch Estuaries: The Shenfield to Southminster Branch. A History and Field Survey of the Extant Structures.