Monument record HWT 035 - Halesworth Station Moving Platform
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Summary
Halesworth Station Moving Platform. Built in 1888. Parts of it remain in situ.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 388 779 (27m by 27m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM37NE |
| Civil Parish | HALESWORTH, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Four seven ton gates which were built across Bungay Road to lengthen the platform of Halesworth Station. Two gates on each side of the railway were constructed from lattice frames and wooden platform surfaces. Each gate was pivoted at one end and could be opened and closed by one person. The level crossing was in use until c.1958 when a new bridge was built over Bungay Road due to increasing traffic (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF57322 Web Page: Halesworth and District Museum. 2016. http://halesworthmuseum.org.uk/. http://halesworthmuseum.org.uk/wpress/halesworths-unique-movable-platform/.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 15 2016 1:24PM