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Rochdale And Facit Branch Railway
Hob Uid: 45139
Location : Lancashire Rochdale, Rossendale Whitworth Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SD8680022300
Summary : The Rochdale and Facit Branch Railway was opened in 1870, being single from Wardleworth. The final 3/4 mile rose at 1:50. Closed in 1947. It was extended to Bacup in 1883 (see Linear 1323).
More information : (SD 868223 to SD 907131) Course of old railway (NAT) Centred SD 883 175. (1) Rochdale to Facit Branch Junction railway was opened 1870 closed 1947. (2)

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Source details : OS 1:50000 1973
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Source details : Marshall J, 1970, The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway 2. 271
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Source details : Carter E, 1959. Historical Geography of Railways of the British Isles. 531
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Opened 1870
Monument End Date : 1870
Monument Start Date : 1870
Monument Type : Railway
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Closed 1947
Monument End Date : 1947
Monument Start Date : 1947
Monument Type : Railway
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Number : LINEAR 1726
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