Ynysddu railway station

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Ynysddu
General information
Location Ynysddu, Monmouthshire
Wales
Coordinates 51°37′31″N3°11′20″W / 51.6253°N 3.1889°W / 51.6253; -3.1889
Grid reference ST178925
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Sirhowy Railway
Pre-grouping London and North Western Railway
Post-grouping London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
August 1871 (1871-08)Opened
13 June 1960 (1960-06-13)Closed

Ynysddu railway station served the village of Ynysddu, in the historical county of Monmouthshire, Wales, from 1871 to 1960 on the Sirhowy Railway.

History

The station was opened in August 1871 by the Sirhowy Railway. It closed on 13 June 1960. [1] The site is now part of a footpath.

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References

  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 470. OCLC   931112387.
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Wyllie Halt
Line and station closed
  Sirhowy Railway   Pont Lawrence Halt
Line and station closed