Document record MAB50339 - BURGHEAD OLD STATION
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Summary
The old station of Burghead was opened in 1862 by the Highland Railway and served as the terminus of the branch from Alves.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1110 6887 (640m by 450m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ16NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Duffus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The old station of Burghead was opened in 1862 by the Highland Railway and served as the terminus of the branch from Alves. It stood in the area called the Salmon Green. It was a fairly extensive station whose facilities included a 2-road engine shed, with several tracks running to the harbour. The station buildings were burnt down in 1871. It was finally closed in 1892 when the line was extended to Hopeman and the 'New' station was opened. The Burghead New station to Burghead Harbour was closed to passengers on 10th October 1892 and finally to freight on 7 October 1966.
Period Notes
Opened 23 December 1862; closed 10 October 1892.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 230 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
Butt, RVJ, 1995, The Directory of Railway Stations, 48 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2259.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ16NW57;
- NRHE Numlink: 16198;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ16NW0040;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16198 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 15 2010 10:41AM
