Monument record MWX756 - Tramway from Norden to Goathorn Pier
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Summary
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 3ft. 9 in. gauge tramway carrying clay across the heath from Norden (SY 9582) to Goathorn Pier (SZ 016863) ceased to be used for through traffic in 1936. A 1 1/2 mile length from the pier to Newton Clay Works (SZ 012847) survived for a short time, and four miles at the Norden end were retained, being rebuilt in 1948 to a gauge of 1 ft. 11 1/2 in. None is now in use. <2>
<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Map 6in, 1925 (Map). SWX1540.
Tramway (NAT)
<2> Regional History of Railways of Great Britain: Vol 1 (West Country) 1973 194 (D. St J. Thomas), 194 (Monograph). SWX3177.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 456844 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 95000 82000 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 407
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 42
Record last edited
Mar 16 2023 10:16AM
