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Louth And East Coast Railway
Hob Uid: 1365618
Location : Lincolnshire East Lindsey Mablethorpe and Sutton, Louth, Stewton, Theddlethorpe All Saints, Theddlethorpe St. Helen, Great Carlton, Grimoldby, Saltfleetby
Grid Ref : TF3400086000
Summary : The Louth and East Coast Railway was authorised in 1872 from Louth to Mablethorpe via Saltfleetby, whence a branch was to run North to Saltfleet Haven, and eventually to Cleethorpes, but the branch was never built. Originally this was an agricultural railway, but seaside excursions, started in 1877 became increasingly popular. Closed in 1970.
More information : The Louth and East Coast Railway was authorised in 1872 from Louth to Mablethorpe via Saltfleetby. Originally this was an agricultural railway, but seaside excursions, started in 1877 became increasingly popular. Closed in 1970. (2)

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Source details : Gazetteer Reference MS101, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Opened 1877
Monument End Date : 1877
Monument Start Date : 1877
Monument Type : Railway
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Closed 1970
Monument End Date : 1970
Monument Start Date : 1970
Monument Type : Railway
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Number : LINEAR 1038
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Louth And East Coast Railway