20th century railway turntable at Witham (EHER 80028)
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Summary
Archaeological monitoring was carried out on land at Cut Throat Lane, Witham, Essex in advance of the construction of a standby gas-powered general facility. The monitoring located the remains of the 1951, 75-foot Witham Junction turntable with central pivot, brick examination chamber, outer concrete ring and concrete staircase.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8225 1543 (92m by 142m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April-October 2022. Watching brief.
Archaeological monitoring was carried out on land at Cut Throat Lane, Witham, Essex in advance of the construction of a standby gas-powered general facility. The monitoring located the remains of the 1951, 75-foot Witham Junction turntable with central pivot, brick examination chamber, outer concrete ring and concrete staircase.
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Sources
- <1> SEX75128 Watching Brief Report: Quinn, B.. 2022. Archaeological monitoring on land at Cut Throat Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BY: April-October 2022.