Monument record MDO19467 - Abbotsbury Branch Railway, Abbotsbury

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Summary

The Abbotsbury branch line was opened in 1885 by a local company, but was never profitable, traffic ceasing on the line in 1952.

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The Abbotsbury Railway, a branch line from Upwey (SY 6714 8327) to Abbotsbury (SY 58108532) was built by a local company and opened on November 9th 1885. It was taken over by GWR in 1896 but was never profitable. All traffic ceased on December 1st 1952 and the track was dismantled except for a short section between Upwey Junction and Upwey. This was retained for goods until 1962 when it too was dismantled. (1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: St John Thomas, D. 1966. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: The West Country. Vol 1. 196.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452523.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 64436 84425 (9092m by 2270m)
Map sheet SY68SW
Civil Parish Abbotsbury; Dorset
Civil Parish Portesham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: LINEAR 1911
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452523

Record last edited

Mar 10 2024 3:33PM

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