Horbury Millfield Road railway station

Horbury Millfield Road railway station served the village of Horbury, West Yorkshire, England from 1927 to 1961 on the Manchester and Leeds Railway.

Horbury Millfield Road
General information
LocationHorbury, West Yorkshire
England
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
11 July 1927 (1927-07-11)Opened
6 November 1961 (1961-11-06)Closed

History

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The station was opened on 11 July 1927 by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway. It replaced Horbury Junction. It was situated opposite St Mary's Church and was closer to Horbury railway works than Horbury Junction. It closed on 6 November 1961.[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. 232. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ "Horbury Stations". Ossett.net. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Wakefield Kirkgate
Line and station open
  London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Manchester and Leeds Railway
  Horbury and Ossett
Line open, station closed

53°39′21″N 1°32′41″W / 53.6559°N 1.5447°W / 53.6559; -1.5447