Pirton
General information
LocationPirton, Worcestershire
England
Coordinates52°07′16″N 2°09′06″W / 52.1212°N 2.1517°W / 52.1212; -2.1517
Grid referenceSO897469
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyBirmingham and Gloucester Railway
Pre-groupingMidland Railway
Key dates
15 November 1841 (1841-11-15)Opened
4 November 1844 (1844-11-04)Closed

Pirton railway station, also known as Kempsey railway station, served the village of Pirton, Worcestershire, England, from 1841 to 1844 on the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway.

History

The station was opened on 15 November 1841 by the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway. It was a short-lived station, closing on 4 November 1844.[1][2]

Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Besford   Birmingham and
Gloucester Railway		   Wadborough

References

  1. ↑ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 245. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ↑ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 186. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.


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