Shenfield And Southend Railway (EHER 80549)
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Summary
In July 1883 the Great Eastern Railway was granted powers to build a 21.25 mile long railway between Shenfield and Southend. It opened for goods in 1888 and to passengers in 1889. It was doubled between Shenfield and Prittlewell by the end of 1901.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7501 9106 (26230m by 10119m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAWRETH, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | RAMSDEN BELLHOUSE, BASILDON, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | RAMSDEN CRAYS, BASILDON, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | RAYLEIGH, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | BILLERICAY, BASILDON, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | HAWKWELL, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | HOCKLEY, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | HULLBRIDGE, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In July 1883 the Great Eastern Railway was granted powers to build a 21.25 mile long railway between Shenfield and Southend. It opened for goods in 1888 and to passengers in 1889. It was doubled between Shenfield and Prittlewell by the end of 1901. <1>
Information from NRHE data import.
Sources
- <1> SEX75782 Monograph: White, H.P.. 1987. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Volume 3, Greater London.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Other References
- National Monuments Record: LINEAR 1139