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Leason Hill railway station

Coordinates: 56°36′02″N 3°05′20″W / 56.6005°N 3.0890°W / 56.6005; -3.0890
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Leason Hill
General information
LocationNewmill of Inshewan, Angus
Scotland
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyNewtyle, Eassie and Glamiss Railway
Pre-groupingScottish Midland Junction Railway
Key dates
4 June 1838 (1838-06-04)Opened
October 1847 (1847-10)Closed

Leason Hill railway station served the area of Newmill of Inshewan, Angus, Scotland, from 1838 to 1847 on the Newtyle, Eassie and Glamiss Railway.

History

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The station opened on 4 June 1838 by the Newtyle, Eassie and Glamiss Railway. It was short-lived, only being open for 9 years before closing in October 1847.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 259. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 140. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
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Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Kirkinch
Line and station closed
  Newtyle, Eassie and Glamiss Railway   Eassie
Line and station closed

56°36′02″N 3°05′20″W / 56.6005°N 3.0890°W / 56.6005; -3.0890