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Consett Branch Railway
Hob Uid: 1376151
Location : Gateshead County Durham Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : NZ1100050000
Summary : The Consett Branch Railway opened between Consett and Scotswood in 1865. With the opening of the new curve at Consett in 1896, a circular route from Newcastle to Consett was opened. The branch closed in 1963 and has been dismantled.
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Page(s) : 193
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Vol(s) : vol.4

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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Opened 1867
Monument End Date : 1867
Monument Start Date : 1867
Monument Type : Railway
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Curve opened 1896
Monument End Date : 1896
Monument Start Date : 1896
Monument Type : Railway
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Closed 1963
Monument End Date : 1963
Monument Start Date : 1963
Monument Type : Railway
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Number : LINEAR 1535
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Consett Branch Railway