Monument record MWX57 - Railway line, Ringwood, Christchurch and Bournemouth Railway Company

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Summary

A railway line originally operating between Ringwood and Christchurch, opened in 1862 and operated by South Western Railway. It was extended to Bournemouth East station, now the depot 1/4 mile East of Bournemouth Central Station, in 1870. The line closed in 1935.

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Full Description

The Ringwood, Christchurch and Bournemouth Company was incorporated in 1859 to construct a single track railway from Ringwood to Christchurch, a distance of eight miles. It was opened in 1862 and worked by South Western Railway. Closed in 1935. (1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Regional History of Railways of Great Britain: Vol 2 The West Country. 1969, 160-1. (H.P White).
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1031570.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SU 13700 02550 (600m by 4500m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SU10SW
Civil Parish St Leonards and St Ives; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1031570
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: LINEAR 311

Record last edited

Mar 7 2024 1:48PM

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