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Manchester And Birmingham Railway
Hob Uid: 1370447
Location : Manchester, Stockport Cheshire East Twemlow, Goostrey, Peover Superior, Bradwall, Crewe, Haslington, Brereton, Moston, Holmes Chapel, Chorley, Chelford, Alderley Edge, Nether Alderley, Lower Withington, Wilmslow, Sandbach, Handforth, Snelson Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SJ8400097000
Summary : The Manchester and Birmingham Railway was originally intended as an independent line from Manchester to Birmingham via Stockport, Congleton, then through the Potteries to join the Grand Junction at Norton Bridge. It proved too expensive and was curtailed to an alternative route to join the Grand Junction Railway at Crewe. The Manchester - Stockport section opened in 1840 with temporary termini at each end. The remainder opened in 1852 and remains a major trunk line.
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Opened 1842-1852
Monument End Date : 1852
Monument Start Date : 1842
Monument Type : Railway
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External Cross Reference Number : LINEAR 1217
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