Monument record 1481900000 - High Wycombe railway station

Summary

Early 20th century railway station, opened in 1906.

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  • RAILWAY STATION (Modern to 21st Century - 1906 AD to 2099 AD)

Description

High Wycombe station opened in 1906. The original cutting of the old Wycombe railway from Maidenhead was widened. Extensive work was done to rebuild the platforms. A massive wall was rebuilt to support the hillside opposite the down platform (B1).
Photographs and descriptions (B1).
Beyond the station was the goods depot, capable of holding almost 200 wagons of timber and coal required for furniture manufacture (B2).

Sources (2)

  • <1>SBC20434 Bibliographic reference: D Edwards R Pilgrim. 1982. The Final Link. pages 34, 100-107.
  • <2>SBC23891 Bibliographic reference: Colin G Maggs. 2010. The Branch Lines of Buckinghamshire. page 27.

Location

Grid reference SU 86902 93074 (point)
Civil Parish HIGH WYCOMBE, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jul 30 2023 8:43PM

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