English Heritage has started consulting on the historic and architectural significance of a number of historic railway buildings, bridges and tunnels along the 116 miles of track of the Great Western main line, which runs from London’s Paddington Station to Bristol’s Temple Meads, including several slightly later branch lines.
The watchdog, with the support from Network Rail, is consulting on the histories and descriptions of 50 buildings and structures which have been identified as deserving closer attention and possible listing. These include bridges and other structures in or around Maidenhead, Reading, Oxford, Newbury, Bath and Bristol.
Following the consultation, English Heritage will recommend to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport which should be designated.
Download the consultation document at: LINK
Search Planning Portal: LINK
English Heritage Article: LINK
