Dolyhir | |
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General information | |
Location | Dolyhir, Powys Wales |
Coordinates | 52°12′59″N3°06′30″W / 52.2164°N 3.1082°W |
Grid reference | SO243581 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | Kington and Eardisley Railway |
Pre-grouping | Great Western Railway |
Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
Key dates | |
25 September 1875 | Opened |
5 February 1951 | Closed [1] |
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Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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New Radnor Line and station closed | Great Western Railway Kington and Eardisley Railway | Stanner Line and station closed |