Earthwork record MAB43102 - OAKWOOD QUARRIES RAILWAY, NEWTON
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Summary
Remains of, and site of, the track of an early railway line, narrow gauge and possibly gravity fed for part of length.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1650 6272 (350m by 861m) Linear Feature - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ16SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of, and site of, the track of an early railway line, narrow gauge and possibly gravity fed for part of length. It was used to haul quarried stone from Oakwood to Mosstowie station. Now marked by a ditch-like construction which becomes a 3.66 m huge embankment from Newton Toll Bar to the main line.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 2/87 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ16SE0019;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 2/87.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 5 2025 2:26PM
