Monument record MWX61 - Bournemouth and Lymington Junction Railway
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Summary
The Bournemouth and Lymington Junction Railway, (the Sway Line), was opened in 1888 to cut off the circuitous Brockenhurst - Wimborne - Bournemouth section of the Southampton and Dorchester branch line. The section runs from Lymington Junction to Bournemouth. In Bournemouth a new connection was created to link the old East and West stations, the East station being demolished and Bournemouth Central built on the connection to replace it. The Ringwood - Christchurch line was brought into use between Christchurch and Bournemouth as a double line in 1886.
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Full Description
The Bournemouth and Lymington Junction Railway, (the `Sway Line), was opened in 1888 to cut off the circuitous Brockenhurst - Wimborne - Bournemouth section of the Southampton and Dorchester branch line. The section runs from Lymington Junction to Bournemouth. In Bournemouth a new connection was created to link the old East and West stations, the East station being demolished and Bournemouth Central built on the connection to replace it. The Ringwood - Christchurch line was brought into use between Christchurch and Bournemouth as a double line in 1886. (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 15762 93382 (13525m by 2976m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1358912
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: LINEAR 882
Record last edited
Feb 28 2024 3:15PM