Route of Saffron Walden Railway (EHER 372)
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Summary
This is the route of the now dismantled Saffron Walden Railway which ran from Audley End to Saffron Walden. The railway opened in 1865, was extended from Saffron Walden to Bartlow in 1866 and closed in 1964.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5504 4058 (6862m by 8810m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Dismantled railway running from Audley End to Saffron Walden, opened in 1865. Extended from Saffron Walden to Bartlow in 1866. Closed in 1964. <1> - <4>
Railway Station and Goods Yard
With the opening in 1865 of the Saffron Walden Railway a number of industrial activities became established around the sidings. These included goods sheds, cattle pens, a cement works, brass and iron foundry (subsequently converted to a malthouse (EHER 15043)), saw mill and a steam-driven corn mill. Many of these buildings have been demolished following recent residential development and only the dismantled railway, the station building (EHER 15906) and cornmill (EHER 40475) now survive. <5>
<6> states that this is all as depicted on OS maps and as described by <2> and <3>.
No further information from NRHE.
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL53NW53, 1978.
- <3> SEX1669 Monograph: Gordon, D.I.. 1977. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain - Volume 5 - Eastern Counties. no.5, p.119-121.
- <4> SEX60615 Article in serial: Daly, S.. 1998. Saffron Walden.
- <5> SEX61559 DESC TEXT: Medlycott, M.. 1999. Saffron Walden Historic Town Assessment Report.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. WDC 14-JUN-89.
Related Monuments/Buildings (15)
- Parent of: 19th century accomodation bridge at Butlers Lane, Saffron Walden (Monument) (EHER 40465)
- Parent of: 19th century brick culvert, Saffron Walden Branch Line (Monument) (EHER 40455)
- Parent of: 19th century culvert at Rectory Lane, Ashdon (Monument) (EHER 40468)
- Parent of: 19th century Puddle Wharf underbridge, Saffron Walden Branch Line (Monument) (EHER 40466)
- Parent of: 19th century railway bridge near site of Painters Cottage, Saffron Walden (Monument) (EHER 40464)
- Parent of: 19th century railway station at Saffron Walden (Building) (EHER 15906)
- Parent of: Accommodation bridge west of Ashdon Sewage Works (Monument) (EHER 40469)
- Parent of: Audley End Halt (Monument) (EHER 40454)
- Parent of: Mid 19th century underbridge at Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden (Monument) (EHER 40462)
- Parent of: Mid 19th century underbridge at Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden (Monument) (EHER 40461)
- Parent of: Second World War railway siding at Saffron Walden (Monument) (EHER 40475)
- Parent of: Site of 19th century railway station, Ashdon Halt (Monument) (EHER 40467)
- Parent of: Site of mid 20th century railway station, Acrow Halt, Saffron Walden (Monument) (EHER 40463)
- Parent of: The Railway Tavern (Monument) (EHER 40458)
- Parent of: Underbridge at Hadstock Road (Monument) (EHER 40474)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53-158
- National Monuments Record: LINEAR 1881