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)
<1> Regional History of Railways of Great Britain: Vol 2 The West Country. 1969, 160-1. (H.P White) (Monograph). SWX1135.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1031570 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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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 |
Protected Status/Designation
- 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
