Possibly 19th century farm crossing, near Roydon Lea, London to Cambridge railway (EHER 41081)
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Summary
The farm track running north from Roydon Lea also crosses the line at a farm level crossing. It is protected by manually operated gates and has height warning bells on either side in case of over-height loads which could snag on the over-head power lines. The crossing was described in a 2013 heritage assessment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 4239 1089 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROYDON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2013. Heritage assessment.
The farm track running north from Roydon Lea also crosses the line at a farm level crossing. It is protected by manually operated gates and has height warning bells on either side in case of over-height loads which could snag on the over-head power lines. <1>
See: <2>
Sources
- <1> SEX73164 Heritage Statement: Crosby, T.. 2013. The London to Cambridge Railway Line in Essex: An archaeological assessment of the operational line from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge within the county of Essex.
- <2> 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.