NHER 13602 (Monument record) - Route of Bury St Edmunds and Thetford Railway (later Great Eastern)
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Summary
This Railway Line was in operation between 1876 and 1953, closing completely in 1960 for goods. The line has been dismantled, but part of the route is now used for the Thetford Bypass.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | BRETTENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1876-1953 (passengers) 1960 (goods).
Now used as Thetford bypass.
Thetford Junctions (east loop removed earlier)-Thetford Bridge (siding)- county boundary.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
May 29 2025 9:10AM