Monument record MWX70 - Bridport Railway
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Summary
Branch railway built between Milton Newton and Bridport, opening in 1857. It operated as a broad gauge until replaced by narrow gauge in 1871. It was extended to Bridport Harbour in 1884, although the terminal station was called West Bay in deference to the company which was anxious to develop tourism. The Bridport - West Bay section was closed in 1930, and the rest of the line closed in 1975.
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Full Description
The Bridport - Maiden Newton line was extended to Bridport Harbour (West Bay Station) in 1884. With the commercial harbour trade failing and the failure of West Bay to develop as a major resort, the line was unprofitable and was closed on September 22nd 1930. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1139 Monograph: St John Thomas, D. 1966. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: The West Country. Vol 1. p148-149.
- <2> SDO17396 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map. 1:10000. 1976.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868171.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46924 91849 (848m by 2957m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 165
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 868171
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: LINEAR 1931
Record last edited
Mar 18 2024 5:15PM