Richborough Castle Halt | |
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General information | |
Location | Sandwich, Kent England |
Coordinates | 51°17′34″N1°20′00″E / 51.2929°N 1.3334°E |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Pre-grouping | South Eastern & Chatham Railway |
Post-grouping | Southern Railway |
Key dates | |
29 June 1918 | Opened for military use |
19 June 1933 | Opened to public services |
11 September 1939 | Closed |
Richborough Castle Halt was a minor station on the Kent Coast Line named after the nearby Richborough Castle. It opened in 1918 for military use. Public services began in 1933, lasting until 1939 when the halt was closed.
Richborough Castle Halt was originally built for military use. It opened on 29 June 1918. [1] The halt had two platforms, one of which was equipped with a shelter. [2] On 19 June 1933, it opened to public services. The halt was closed on 11 September 1939. [1]
Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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Sandwich | Southern Railway Kent Coast line | Ebbsfleet and Cliffsend Halt | ||
Sandwich | Southern Railway Ashford to Ramsgate line | Minster |
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