Barking And Pitsea Railway (EHER 80738)
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Summary
In July 1882 a cut off was sanctioned to reduce travelling time from London to Southend. It runs from Barking through Upminster, through the Laindon Hills to Pitsea, thus avoiding the detour through Tilbury. It opened throughout in 1888.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5924 8628 (29610m by 4331m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEST HORNDON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE:
In July 1882 a cut off was sanctioned to reduce travelling time from London to Southend. It runs from Barking through Upminster, through the Laindon Hills to Pitsea, thus avoiding the detour through Tilbury. It opened throughout in 1888. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX75782 Monograph: White, H.P.. 1987. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Volume 3, Greater London. pp 201.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- National Monuments Record: LINEAR 1137