Salehurst Halt on the kent and East Sussex railway . History and how it looks today
Salehurst Halt was a halt station on the Kent and East Sussex Railway which served the village of Salehurst in East Sussex, England. The station was reached by a footpath leading south from the village church in Salehurst. Closed in 1954, Salehurst Halt may yet see trains again as the Rother Valley Railway, a preservation society, is proposing to reopen the line from Robertsbridge to Bodiam, including the line through the halt.
Although only officially opened to the public in 1929, A simple platform had existed at Salehurst Halt since at least 1903.It had been provided by the Rother Valley Railway following a request in December 1902 by the vicar of Salehurst, the Reverend Edward Sing, for trains to stop in bad weather on Wednesdays and Sundays so that his organist, Miss Elsam, could arrive at the church in time for services.The organist lived close to Bodiam station and usually reached the church by car, although her journey became difficult during bad weather when the roads were slippery.The vicar contended that as a platform had been provided at Junction Road where trains could be flagged down, a similar facility should be provided at Salehurst which had a higher population.The site of the proposed stopping place was situated to the north of the Rother and was the location of Salehurst Siding which provided goods facilities only.[This short siding had been provided for the benefit of the Bantony Estate.
A simple earth and gravel platform held in by a wooden retaining face was duly provided and Colonel Stephens informed the Board of Trade of its existence in July 1903.in October 1913, the Salehurst Parish Council contacted Colonel Stephens about the possibility of establishing a public halt near the church.Although Stephens might have been favourable to the suggestion, nothing happened until 1929. In August 1929, the unexpected announcement was made that construction of a request stop at Salehurst had begun.Rather like Junction Road Halt, the station was no more than a single platform with a wooden bench and nameboard.The station, which began to appear in public timetables from 1929,seems to have been little used,even though it was one of the few stations on the line which was located close to the village it claimed to serve.It was also the only intermediate station not to be situated by a road crossing;it was reached by a footpath leading south from the church.The nearby small village of Salehurst consisted at the time of little more than a church, a public house and a cluster of houses, while Robertsbridge could be reached on foot in less than half an hour which was probably quicker than the usual late-running trains.
Following nationalisation and the creation of British Railways, Salehurst Halt was considered for closure on the basis that it was never used according to W. H. Austen, Colonel Stephens' successor.The halt remained nevertheless open, much in its original state of construction, until the formal withdrawal of passenger services on Saturday 2 January 1954 Soon after public closure, the platform was removed by British Railways.The final passenger train to traverse the section of the line through Salehurst was a Locomotive Club of Great Britain special hauled by LB&SCR A1 class Nos. 32662 and 32670 on 11 June 1961.
KESR & RVR Extension to salehurst unseen bridges . Trackbed walk along the old Rother Valley Railway
Part 1
The Rother Valley Railway (RVR) is a heritage railway project based at Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It takes its name from the original name for what later became the Kent and East Sussex Railway, running from Robertsbridge through to Headcorn in Kent, via Tenterden. The project is to replace the ‘missing link’ between Robertsbridge, a station on the Tonbridge to Hastings mainline, and Bodiam on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a heritage railway which operates from Bodiam to Tenterden. A charity supported by a society of volunteers are attempting to re-establish the railway link. The RVR began by reinstating the first few hundred yards of line eastwards from Robertsbridge, and also a short stretch westwards from Bodiam. In 2010, the latter section was further extended to reach Junction Road. In summer 2011 work began at Robertsbridge to extend further eastwards to Northbridge Street, which entailed the rebuilding of five bridges. By June 2012, this further extension was also completed. In September 2013, a Gala weekend at Robertsbridge marked the progress to date and the start of the next phase - the re-instatement of the section between Northbridge Street and Junction Road, for which statutory permissions are being sought. While the RVR does not yet feature regular passenger trains, the base at Robertsbridge houses a small shop and visitor centre open to the public each Sunday, utilising a building formerly used as the London terminus of the Orient Express. There is also a small collection of historic railway vehicles in various stages of preservation.
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Land at Salehurst - East Sussex
This short video is showing the Peaceful land at Salehurst, you can see that one plot is being used for a camping and a different plot for an allotment. All the land is sold as freehold (yours to do with what ever you like gaining planning if needed) lands4sale.co.uk for a free no obligation catalogue of land with prices and sizes.
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KESR & RVR Extension to Udiam Farm trackbed walk September 2016
The walk in fast speed as lots of people have asked me
The Rother Valley Railway (RVR) is a heritage railway project based at Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It takes its name from the original name for what later became the Kent and East Sussex Railway, running from Robertsbridge through to Headcorn in Kent, via Tenterden. The project is to replace the ‘missing link’ between Robertsbridge, a station on the Tonbridge to Hastings mainline, and Bodiam on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a heritage railway which operates from Bodiam to Tenterden. A charity supported by a society of volunteers are attempting to re-establish the railway link. The RVR began by reinstating the first few hundred yards of line eastwards from Robertsbridge, and also a short stretch westwards from Bodiam. In 2010, the latter section was further extended to reach Junction Road. In summer 2011 work began at Robertsbridge to extend further eastwards to Northbridge Street, which entailed the rebuilding of five bridges. By June 2012, this further extension was also completed. In September 2013, a Gala weekend at Robertsbridge marked the progress to date and the start of the next phase - the re-instatement of the section between Northbridge Street and Junction Road, for which statutory permissions are being sought. While the RVR does not yet feature regular passenger trains, the base at Robertsbridge houses a small shop and visitor centre open to the public each Sunday, utilising a building formerly used as the London terminus of the Orient Express. There is also a small collection of historic railway vehicles in various stages of preservation.
Drone footage of RVR
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Abandoned Robertsbridge mill, visted 4/3/18 East Sussex
Today we visited a abandoned mill in Robertsbridge, We Didn't force entry we didn't break/damage anything just walked straight in, we wondered round the site and buildings that were accessible. We visited a few years back but all building at that were fully locked up today was a different story, Clearly a site that's being used like a playground sit back and enjoy our findings
we lightly explored what we deemed to be safe, theres plenty more to be seen.
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my trip to robertsbridge and salehurst 10th august 2013 part 1
1602 KESR Ockham2Dixter
Section 7 of this journey through from Robertsbridge to Headcorn. This section takes us from Ockham (Bodiam) to Dixter Words (Northiam). Although not featureless, not a lot to report either. There does seem to be a large number of occupational crossings however.
Abandoned and Disused Tunnel on the Kent and East Sussex Railway ( update 2017) KESR Tenterden RVR
Kent and East Sussex Railway
St Michaels Tunnel or shoreham lane tunnel
Comprising a single platform and small corrugated hut, the modest halt at St Michaels was added to the Kent & East Sussex Light Railway in 1912 to serve a small community on the outskirts of Tenterden. Its ticket office - if you could call it that - closed in 1938 and the local infrastructure's decline continued until services were withdrawn on 4th January 1954.
The line was engineered and operated by Colonel H F Stephens. One of his 'bigger' feats was St Michaels Tunnel, located just north of the halt. Opened in 1905 as part of an extension from Tenterden to Headcorn, it is just 31 yards in length and curves to the east on a radius of approximately 30 chains.
The portals are neat, brick-built affairs with a masonry string course and copings. Wing walls extend outwards parallel to the track - the east-side wall at the south end is cracked top to bottom. Horseshoe shaped in profile, the lining comprises four rings of brick and features a single refuge. Timber brackets supported telegraph wires.
Despite 60 years of redundancy, the structure remains in fair condition except for the cracked wing wall and some spalling of the north portal's headwall. The interior has found function as a wood store, used by the householder whose property it stands on.
RVR Rother Valley Railway Restoring the Missing link 2016 Rother Valley Railway KESR RVR TRC
The Rother Valley Railway (RVR) is a heritage railway project based at Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It takes its name from the original name for what later became the Kent and East Sussex Railway, running from Robertsbridge through to Headcorn in Kent, via Tenterden. The project is to replace the ‘missing link’ between Robertsbridge, a station on the Tonbridge to Hastings mainline, and Bodiam on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a heritage railway which operates from Bodiam to Tenterden. A charity supported by a society of volunteers are attempting to re-establish the railway link. The RVR began by reinstating the first few hundred yards of line eastwards from Robertsbridge, and also a short stretch westwards from Bodiam. In 2010, the latter section was further extended to reach Junction Road. In summer 2011 work began at Robertsbridge to extend further eastwards to Northbridge Street, which entailed the rebuilding of five bridges. By June 2012, this further extension was also completed. In September 2013, a Gala weekend at Robertsbridge marked the progress to date and the start of the next phase - the re-instatement of the section between Northbridge Street and Junction Road, for which statutory permissions are being sought. While the RVR does not yet feature regular passenger trains, the base at Robertsbridge houses a small shop and visitor centre open to the public each Sunday, utilising a building formerly used as the London terminus of the Orient Express. There is also a small collection of historic railway vehicles in various stages of preservation.
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My trackbed walk from Bodiam to junction road on the RVR / KESR extension last use 3 years ago
History
At the beginning of 2009 about 750 yards (690 m) of former trackbed was purchased from just west of Bodiam station to within 150 yards (140 m) yards of the site of Junction Road Halt. Work began on restoration and by April of that year the track was laid for engineers train to use or for stock storage. In 2010 a further 150yds of trackbed was obtained and track was laid to the site of Junction Road Halt adjacent to the B2244 (formerly the A229). The first advertised passenger service over this section ran on the weekend of 19/20 March 2011, although services are currently restricted to occasional gala days only.
So no gala days
Perhaps there consider a flower festival
I love the Kent and East Sussex Railway , and to be honest there side of the tracks are clean .
RVR seem to be more interested in the Robertsbridge station . Let's hope someone sorts it out soon
this trackbed looks older than 5 years
Bodiam Evening Flight 29 Aug
Preserving Kent And East Sussex Railway, 1960s - Film 770
A film of the Kent and East Sussex Railway in the early days of preservation. Shot of a white sailed windmill next to a road 1960's.
On a white painted brick wall a sign points to Tenterden Town Station. An abandoned blue locomotive stands next to railway tracks. Shot of the station buildings on the platform. Cars are parked in a town. A large truck passes by with a steam engine on the back. Side on shot of the locomotive. Onlookers watch as the truck turns corners precariously. The truck reverse towards the track. The warning sign can be seen Trains Cross Here. Volunteers help to run the engine off the truck onto the rails. People stand around as the engine steams along the track and pulls a small train. Shots of the track taken from the moving train. A steam engine passes by the platform. It is locomotive no. 32670. It shunts backwards and forwards. Close up of the British Railways logo on the side. Railway workers walk on overgrown tracks. A wooden goods wagon is run off the back of a truck on rails. A steam engine pulls a rain of goods wagons carrying sleepers and rails. The locomotive is Charwelton. She pulls wagons backwards and forwards. Volunteers unload the sleepers and some large white rocks. A steam train puffs towards camera and away again on the overgrown track. Close up of sign: Trains Cross Here. People stand on a small platform and await the arrival of a steam engine.
RVR Rother Valley Railway Restoring the Missing link 2017 Rother Valley Railway KESR RVR TRC
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The Rother Valley Railway (RVR) is a heritage railway project based at Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It takes its name from the original name for what later became the Kent and East Sussex Railway, running from Robertsbridge through to Headcorn in Kent, via Tenterden. The project is to replace the ‘missing link’ between Robertsbridge, a station on the Tonbridge to Hastings mainline, and Bodiam on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a heritage railway which operates from Bodiam to Tenterden. A charity supported by a society of volunteers are attempting to re-establish the railway link. The RVR began by reinstating the first few hundred yards of line eastwards from Robertsbridge, and also a short stretch westwards from Bodiam. In 2010, the latter section was further extended to reach Junction Road. In summer 2011 work began at Robertsbridge to extend further eastwards to Northbridge Street, which entailed the rebuilding of five bridges. By June 2012, this further extension was also completed. In September 2013, a Gala weekend at Robertsbridge marked the progress to date and the start of the next phase - the re-instatement of the section between Northbridge Street and Junction Road, for which statutory permissions are being sought. While the RVR does not yet feature regular passenger trains, the base at Robertsbridge houses a small shop and visitor centre open to the public each Sunday, utilising a building formerly used as the London terminus of the Orient Express. There is also a small collection of historic railway vehicles in various stages of preservation.
Drone footage of RVR
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KESR website
Kent and East Sussex Railway and Rother Valley Railway Extension to Udiam Farm from Bodiam
The Rother Valley Railway, a preservation group set up in 1991, had by March 2009 laid track from Bodiam to within 200 yards (180 m) of the site of Junction Road Halt at a cost of £200,000.
Track was relaid through the site of the halt in June 2010.
On 18 March 2011, a VIP dining special was the first passenger train to traverse the rebuilt line.
The following weekend of 19/20 March saw Kent and East Sussex Railway services run as far as Junction Road;
The Rother Valley Railway (RVR) is a heritage railway project based at Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It takes its name from the original name for what later became the Kent and East Sussex Railway, running from Robertsbridge through to Headcorn in Kent, via Tenterden. The project is to replace the ‘missing link’ between Robertsbridge, a station on the Tonbridge to Hastings mainline, and Bodiam on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a heritage railway which operates from Bodiam to Tenterden. A charity supported by a society of volunteers are attempting to re-establish the railway link. The RVR began by reinstating the first few hundred yards of line eastwards from Robertsbridge, and also a short stretch westwards from Bodiam. In 2010, the latter section was further extended to reach Junction Road. In summer 2011 work began at Robertsbridge to extend further eastwards to Northbridge Street, which entailed the rebuilding of five bridges. By June 2012, this further extension was also completed. In September 2013, a Gala weekend at Robertsbridge marked the progress to date and the start of the next phase - the re-instatement of the section between Northbridge Street and Junction Road, for which statutory permissions are being sought. While the RVR does not yet feature regular passenger trains, the base at Robertsbridge houses a small shop and visitor centre open to the public each Sunday, utilising a building formerly used as the London terminus of the Orient Express. There is also a small collection of historic railway vehicles in various stages of preservation.
Drone footage of RVR
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1601 KESR 6 Route
The latest in this flyby series takes into Bodiam and onwards past Ockham.
Hodgson's Mill, originally known as Scat's Mill in Robertsbridge, Sussex closed in 1999
Hodgson's Mill, originally known as Scat's Mill in Robertsbridge, Sussex closed in 1999 after work took a dive. The modern extensions have all been demolished, the land and the grade II listed old mill and workshop are up for redevelopment.
This place has remained pretty under the radar if I'm honest, so it was nice to see something off the tourist trail. Nature has very much made it's mark here, one small area of the mill is rotten from top to bottom and it won't be long before the stairs up become impossible to navigate due to the rot.
Rother valley railway update coming soon . A sneak peak of some of our new footage shot
The Rother Valley Railway (RVR) is a heritage railway project based at Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It takes its name from the original name for what later became the Kent and East Sussex Railway, running from Robertsbridge through to Headcorn in Kent, via Tenterden. The project is to replace the ‘missing link’ between Robertsbridge, a station on the Tonbridge to Hastings mainline, and Bodiam on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a heritage railway which operates from Bodiam to Tenterden. A charity supported by a society of volunteers are attempting to re-establish the railway link. The RVR began by reinstating the first few hundred yards of line eastwards from Robertsbridge, and also a short stretch westwards from Bodiam. In 2010, the latter section was further extended to reach Junction Road. In summer 2011 work began at Robertsbridge to extend further eastwards to Northbridge Street, which entailed the rebuilding of five bridges. By June 2012, this further extension was also completed. In September 2013, a Gala weekend at Robertsbridge marked the progress to date and the start of the next phase - the re-instatement of the section between Northbridge Street and Junction Road, for which statutory permissions are being sought. While the RVR does not yet feature regular passenger trains, the base at Robertsbridge houses a small shop and visitor centre open to the public each Sunday, utilising a building formerly used as the London terminus of the Orient Express. There is also a small collection of historic railway vehicles in various stages of preservation.
Drone footage of RVR
Pictures by
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RVR website
KESR website
Salehurst CE Primary School linked to Katitima Primary School
Please find below a slideshow set to music by an ex-pupil from Salehurst CE Primary school, Hebe Gilham who composed 'Make a Difference' as a theme for Starfish Malawi.
Thank you Hebe you truly are a..STAR..fisher.
Bodiam Castle in east sussex England
Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years' War. Of quadrangular plan, Bodiam Castle has no keep, having its various chambers built around the outer defensive walls and inner courts. Its corners and entrance are marked by towers, and topped by crenellations. Its structure, details and situation in an artificial watery landscape indicate that display was an important aspect of the castle's design as well as defence. It was the home of the Dalyngrigge family and the centre of the manor of Bodiam.
Possession of Bodiam Castle passed through several generations of Dalyngrigges, until their line became extinct, when the castle passed by marriage to the Lewknor family. During the Wars of the Roses, Sir Thomas Lewknor supported the House of Lancaster, and when Richard III of the House of York became king in 1483, a force was despatched to besiege Bodiam Castle. It is unrecorded whether the siege went ahead, but it is thought that Bodiam was surrendered without much resistance. The castle was confiscated, but returned to the Lewknors when Henry VII of the House of Lancaster became king in 1485. Descendants of the Lewknors owned the castle until at least the 16th century.
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