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Market Rasen Branch Railway
Hob Uid: 1365520
Location : Lincolnshire West Lindsey North Lincolnshire Market Rasen, Osgodby, Holton Le Moor, Middle Rasen, Claxby, Cadney, Bigby, North Kelsey, South Kelsey, Walesby, Barnetby Le Wold
Grid Ref : TF0751498998
Summary : The Market Rasen Branch Railway was built as part of the wider Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Railway scheme, and opened in November 1848. During 1848, agreement was reached with the Sheffield and Lincolnshire Junction Railway to join the line with the S&LJ's Sheffield and Lincoln Extension Railway from Lincoln to Market Rasen (Linear 1021) to enable a shorter Lincoln and Grimsby connecting line. The line joined the GG&SJR at Barnetby.
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Opened 1848
Monument End Date : 1848
Monument Start Date : 1848
Monument Type : Railway
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External Cross Reference Number : LINEAR 1020
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