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References
- ↑ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 331. OCLC 931112387.
- ↑ "Disused Stations:Pant Halt". Disused Stations. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
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| Wynn Hall Halt Line and station closed | Great Western Railway Pontcysyllte branch | Brook Street Halt Line and station closed |
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