Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Milford (CKAR) railway station
Milford (CKAR) railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Milford (CKAR) railway station is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Milford railway station was on the Castleblayney, Keady and Armagh Railway in Northern Ireland. The Castleblayney, Keady and Armagh Railway opened the station on 31 May 1909. The station featured a single platform located on the Down side, with a passing loop on the Up side. At the Armagh end of the station, a facing siding served a nearby mill. The linen mill ceased operations in 1980, was demolished in 1996, and the site was subsequently redeveloped for residential use. The platform measured 349 feet in length, making it the longest on the Great Northern Railway (G.N.R.) line. No physical remnants of the station or its associated infrastructure remain today.
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Background
Architecture
Robert Worthington, often referred to as the "Dargan of the 1880s," was awarded the contract for the construction of the Castleblayney, Keady and Armagh Railway (CK&A) and commenced work in 1903. The project began with optimism under the supervision of the CK&A’s engineer, Sir Benjamin Baker. However, progress soon slowed, and shareholder reports described the work as making only "steady" or "fair" progress. The railway's route included a summit reaching 613 feet above sea level, likely the highest point attained by a standard gauge line in Ireland. The terrain posed significant engineering challenges, including stretches of peat bog and rock cuttings. On the northern slope toward Armagh,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3283, -6.6786
- Postcode
- BT60 3JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
Sources
- wikidata: Q6851704 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Milford railway station (Northern Ireland) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milford (CKAR) railway station?
- Milford (CKAR) railway station is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT60 3JF).
- Is Milford (CKAR) railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Milford (CKAR) railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milford (CKAR) railway station?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT60 3JF. It sits within the Newry and Armagh parliamentary constituency.