Blanchland railway station

Blanchland railway station served the village of Blanchland, Northumberland, England, from 1845 to 1965 on the Stanhope and Tyne Railway.

Blanchland
General information
LocationBlanchland, Northumberland
England
Coordinates54°47′01″N 1°59′48″W / 54.7837°N 1.9968°W / 54.7837; -1.9968
Grid referenceNZ003432
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyStockton and Darlington Railway
Pre-groupingNorth Eastern Railway
Key dates
1 July 1845 (1845-07-01)Opened as Parkhead
1862Closed to passengers
1 July 1923Name changed to Blanchland
2 August 1965 (1965-08-02)Closed

History

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The station opened as Parkhead on 1 July 1845 by the Stockton and Darlington Railway. It was situated on the north side of a road east of the B6278. It opened as a goods station but there is evidence of passenger usage. It closed to passengers in 1862 but remained open for goods. Its name was changed to Blanchland on 1 July 1923. It closed to goods on 2 August 1965.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 332. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ "Disused Stations: Parkhead Station". Disused Stations. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
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Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Waskerley
Line and station closed
  Stanhope and Tyne Railway   High Stoop
Line and station closed