Witham to Braintree railway line (EHER 80747)
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Summary
The Maldon, Witham and Braintree Railway was authorised in 1846 to develop Maldon's harbour and to provide a port for the seed and corn produced around Braintree. The Eastern Counties Railway permitted it to cross the main line at Witham on the level, requiring reversal at Witham and in effect creating two branch lines. It absorbed the line, which was completed in 1848. The section of the line between Witham and Braintree remains in use.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7916 1913 (6090m by 7655m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CRESSING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | FAULKBOURNE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | WHITE NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE import:
The Maldon, Witham and Braintree Railway was authorised in 1846 to develop Maldon's harbour and to provide a port for the seed and corn produced around Braintree. The Eastern Counties Railway permitted it to cross the main line at Witham on the level, requiring reversal at Witham and in effect creating two branch lines. It absorbed the line, which was completed in 1848. The Witham to Braintree section remains open, but the Witham to Maldon section (EHER 19507) closed to passengers in 1964 and to goods in 1966. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX1669 Monograph: Gordon, D.I.. 1977. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain - Volume 5 - Eastern Counties. pp 50-51.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Parent of: 19th century railway station, White Notley, Station Road (Building) (EHER 82751)
- Parent of: Mid 19th century railway station, 'Cressing Station', on the Witham to Braintree railway line (Building) (EHER 82378)
- Related to: The Witham to Maldon railway line (dismantled) (Monument) (EHER 18507)
Other References
- National Monuments Record: LINEAR 1116