| Stonehall and Lydden Halt | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Lydden, Kent England |
| Coordinates | 51°09′52″N 1°14′41″E / 51.1644°N 1.2446°E / 51.1644; 1.2446 |
| Grid reference | TR269455 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | London, Chatham and Dover Railway |
| Pre-grouping | London, Chatham and Dover Railway |
| Post-grouping | Southern Railway |
| Key dates | |
| June 1914 (1914-06) | Opened |
| 5 April 1954 (1954-04-05) | Closed |
Stonehall and Lydden Halt railway station served the village of Lydden, Kent, England, from 1914 to 1954 on the Chatham Main Line.
History
The station was opened to the public in June 1914 by the London, Chatham and Dover Railway, although it was used earlier by miners and workmen on 1 January 1914 and used for the Temple Ewell Parish Council meeting on 30 March 1914. It was known as Lydden Halt around this time. It closed on 5 April 1954, although it was used by staff going to Dover on 17 June 1957, when it was known as Stonehall.
References
- Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 221. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
- Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 406. OCLC 931112387.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Well Line and station open |
London, Chatham and Dover Railway Chatham Main Line |
Kearsney Line and station open | ||
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