Monument record MWX69 - Easton and Church Hope Railway, Portland
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Summary
Railway 1900-1965, now dismantled but most of course survives.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The Easton and Church Hope Railway was authorised in 1867 to build a line from the quarries to Church Hope Cove but was abandoned in 1874. Following new authorisation a line was opened from the Inmosthay Quarries (ca SY 6913 7240) to Castletown, joining the Breakwater line [SY 67 SE 52] at SY 6943 7426. An extension was added towards Southwell, terminating at SY 6945 7046. Population reduction and improved bus services resulted in passenger services being withdrawn in 1952. [See illustration card SY 67 SE 51]. <2, 3>
Opened to Easton for goods in 1900 and passengers in 1902. Closed to passengers 1952 and goods to Easton in 1965. Track from Easton to Dockyard Junction lifted in 1966-67. A full account and illustrations of the railway are given by Jackson. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1903 Dorset 58 NE/SE.
- <2> SDO17396 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map. 1:10000. 1978.
- <3> SWX1139 Monograph: St John Thomas, D. 1966. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: The West Country. Vol 1. 148.
- <4> SDO10338 Monograph: Jackson, B L. 2000. Isle of Portland Railways, vol. 2. The Weymouth & Portland Railway, The Easton & Church Hope Railway.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868129.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6974 7279 (1478m by 2973m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 409
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 868129
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: LINEAR 1930
Record last edited
Jun 9 2023 10:41AM