Boarmans Crossing; Tillery Crossing; Fielders Crossing; Mountain Crossing; Coldharbour Crossing; Midley Crossing; Swamp Crossing; and Caldicott Crossing

Level crossings on the Dungeness Branch between Brookland Station (or Brookland Halt) and Lydd Town Station (formerly Lydd Station), listed from north to south. Looking at the crossings in succession from public viewpoints gives a reasonable overview of the Dungeness Branch as a whole.

The total number of crossings on this branch is listed in some reference works as 14, but this is not really an accurate reflection of the number of crossing points as agricultural facilities and foot crossings also have to be considered. Some of the road crossings no longer have any value except to adjacent properties. I have a list of 50 crossing points that existed on the current stretch of the line, comprising 14 operational road crossings; 5 current public footpaths; 17 operational accommodation crossings (private agricultural facilities); and 14 accommodation crossings and foot crossings that have closed and are no longer used. Obviously the list changes and it was last updated in March 2015.

The branch actually runs south east from Appledore. The convention adopted in these collections is that Appledore is north, Dungeness is south, the New Romney side of the branch is east, and the Lydd side of the branch is west.

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Continuing south from the former station at Brookland Halt, it is only a short distance to Boarmans Crossing. This shot looks back north towards the Brookland level crossing and the former station building can be seen in the distance. A whistle sign is needed as part of the protection for the crossing. The train is required to stop before continuing north over the A259 at Brookland level crossing. 08.10.2008
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Pulling back the long lens, this is the actual view from Boarmans Crossing north towards the former Brookland Halt. Kingsnorth Accommodation Crossing and (further south) Hooks Accommodation Crossing were originally located in this section. Both agricultural facilities have closed and there is no trace of these crossings. 08.10.2008
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Boarmans Crossing looking east. Unlike other crossings on the line the road at this crossing (Tickner's Lane) is in good order, but the crossing is quiet and seems little used. 08.10.2008
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A close up of the sign at Boarmans Crossing. 08.10.2008
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Boarmans Crossing looking west. 08.10.2008
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Looking south from Boarmans Crossing towards Dungeness. The crossings in this area are so closely spaced that the warning board for the next crossing is easily seen. When there were gates on this crossing the crossing keeper's cottage (since demolished) stood on the east side of the line, south of the road (to the left in this picture). The fence on the left probably represents the extent of the original garden. 08.10.2008
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An old image of Boarmans Crossing, taken on 4 March 1967. The photographer has written on the back of the image that it was the last day of (passenger) trains and the last picture of the crossing complete with gates. (Records show that passenger services actually ceased on 6 March 1967). Note that there is a crossing keeper's cottage and a hut for the keeper which appears of later construction. At the time the Ransome family lived in the dwelling. From the collection of Joyce Stevens, whose copyright is acknowledged, and used with permission.
Looking south with a slightly longer lens the standard signage for the crossings is clearly displayed. The black cross warning board is situated at braking distance from the crossing, and immediately followed by 5mph and Whistle boards. In practice the train will hardly have picked up speed from the previous 5mph restriction. Boarmans Crossing 08.10.2008
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Looking south from Boarmans Crossing with an even longer lens Tillery Crossing can be seen clearly in the centre of the photo. Also in shot is the subsequent warning board for Fielders Crossing which is just beyond the crossing. 08.10.2008
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Now at Tillery Crossing this view looks back north to Boarmans Crossing, and indeed the former Brookland Station is still close enough to be seen in the distance. The 5mph and Whistle sign are hidden behind the crossing warning sign, but I doubt that a returning driver would need any further reminder. 08.10.2008
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Reducing the zoom this is the actual view north from Tillery Crossing towards Boarmans Crossing. A vertical rail on the right is a relic of some former branch sign. 08.10.2008
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Tillery Crossing has a smart modern sign, but it could do with a clean. Having already seen graffiti dated 1992 at a previous crossing I am not too optimistic of early attention. 08.10.2008
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Tillery Crossing looking east. The local authority have erected a sign warning that Tillery Lane is unsuitable for motor vehicles and they are not joking. Don't even consider going down there in a car. It is so bad that a nearby property has to bring their dustbin over the crossing. 08.10.2008
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A close up of the signs at Tillery Crossing. Whilst the Give Way signage is fairly standard the Beware of Trains legend in the background varies from crossing to crossing. 08.10.2008
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Looking west over Tillery Crossing from the sub-standard lane. 08.10.2008
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Tillery Crossing looking south towards Fielders Crossing. When there were gates on this crossing the crossing keeper's cottage (since demolished) stood on the west side of the line, south of the road (to the right in this picture). The fence on the right probably represents the extent of the original garden. The cottage fronted on to the adjacent southbound road. 08.10.2008
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Looking south from Tillery Crossing with a longer lens Fielders Crossing can be seen clearly in the centre of the photo, beyond the usual warning signs. The railings in the foreground protect Culvert 1842. 08.10.2008
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Now at Fielders Crossing looking back north to Tillery Crossing. Boarmans Crossing and the former Brookland Halt can still be seen in the distance. 08.10.2008
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Pulling back the zoom this is the actual view north from Fielders Crossing. As with the previous crossing the vertical rail on the right is an unknown relic of the past. 08.10.2008
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There was a very bright new sign at Fielders Crossing, but they could have cleaned the poles! 08.10.2008
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Fielders Crossing looking east. This lane is also (absolutely) unsuitable for motor vehicles beyond the crossing but the local authority sign is further back down the lane and out of shot. There is an unusual Beware of Trains sign on the right which is certainly not of current design, but it would be hard to miss the crossing. The track beyond the crossing gives access to Coldharbour Farm. 08.10.2008
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A close up of the sign at Fielders Crossing. 08.10.2008
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Fielders Crossing looking west from the sub-standard lane. 08.10.2008
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A view east down the sub-standard lane that leads from Fielders Crossing as it starts to deteriorate. 08.10.2008
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The area of Fielders Crossing was infested with rabbits, but only one shy one agreed to pose in the lane. 08.10.2008
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Looking south from Fielders Crossing towards Dungeness. When there were gates on this crossing the crossing keeper's cottage (since demolished) stood on the east side of the line, south of the road (to the left in this picture). The fence on the left probably represents the extent of the original garden. An aerial photograph taken in the 1960s clearly shows level crossing gates closed across the road, although there is no train in shot. 08.10.2008
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Looking south from Fielders Crossing with a longer lens. The rabbits were still keeping an eye on me in this isolated location. I was probably the first human they had seen for weeks.... Beyond the rabbit the "Restricted Clearance" signs mark Culvert 1843, and beyond that is the warning board for Mountain Crossing, out of sight around the curve. Although this is a public road crossing (Mountain Lane) the road is unmade and no longer leads anywhere, so in effect it is only of use for agricultural purposes. Some distance further south there is the site of Paines No.1 Accommodation Crossing (closed and no longer marked); Culvert 1844; Paines No.2 Accommodation Crossing (an agricultural vehicle crossing adjacent to Coldharbour Farm); and Paines No.3 Accommodation Crossing (also used as a public footpath). The sub-standard roads leading to these crossings are unsuitable for motor vehicles and they have not been photographed to date. 08.10.2008
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Mountain Crossing in 1969 looking south towards Lydd. Copyright Neil Smith. Mountain Crossing is located on the crossroads between Narrowbush Lane, Eighteen Acre Lane, Washington Lane and Mountain Lane. The pictures of the house and it’s surroundings date from 1969 (or possibly 1970), by which time the crossing gates had been removed and “Crossing Keeper” duties were no longer required.

The owner of the images, Neil Smith, reports that Mountain Lane and Eighteen Acre Lane were green lanes and therefore mainly used for farm vehicles and massive flocks of sheep which sometimes stretched the length of Mountain Lane to Narrow Bush Lane with “Marsh Lookers” with sheep dogs at the front and rear. They were very happy to accept a cuppa with his Mother at the crossing on their way over the railway.

The house had no running water or flushing lavatory. Instead there was an “Elsan”, which was emptied into a freshly dug earth pit when required.

Rain water was collected in tanks at both ends of the house with a small tank for drinking water which was delivered from an engine tender. In the scullery there was a copper for heating hot water with a fire for doing the weekly wash and a tin bath for baths in front of the fire. When not in use there were buckets for Rain Water and Drinking Water placed on top of the copper.

Lighting was Tilly lights or Oil lamps until 1961 when Dad (Mr Smith) bought a diesel generator which produced 1250 watts; just enough for the few lights he had installed and a black and white television. The old style (405 lines) aerial can be seen in some of the pictures.

For heating coal was thrown from the steam trains as they passed at their normal speed, so the fuel ended up strewn along the line. It was then collected from along the track by wheel barrow.

One of the images, taken from a bedroom window, shows a field which went with crossing. The remains of a railway carriage can be seen, which originally formed part of the accommodation. Neil’s Mother’s parents (Mr and Mrs Adams) slept in the carriage as they had five children who occupied all the space in the house. Eventually four of the children grew up and moved away in the 1930s.

Neil’s Mother, Ella, then got married in 1936 at Old Romney Church and became Mrs Smith. Ella subsequently took over the post of as gate keeper when her Mother, Mrs Edith Adams, died in 1941. Edith’s husband, Walter (known as “Wommer”) Adams was originally a railway platelayer, but was unfit for work by 1939 having been crippled in a pony and trap accident. He died in the first quarter of 1953, aged 72, whilst living in the railway carriage.

It was not uncommon for railway companies to deploy staff who were “unfit” to crossings, as this gave an opportunity for work as gate keepers. Without this employment many such families would have been in financial difficulties in the era before the welfare state.

Neil says “We loved it as we knew nothing else”.
Mountain Crossing 1969, looking north. Copyright Neil Smith.
Mountain Crossing in 1969. A large tank on the end of the house collected rainwater from the roof (pipes from the gutters lead into it). The smaller tank nearer the camera was for the deliveries of drinking water which came from an engine tender. A plate saying "Mountain Crossing" is on the side of the house facing the railway. The names were needed because of the large number of crossings on the line. Copyright Neil Smith.
Mountain Crossing in 1969, looking toward the railway from the adjacent field. Telegraph lines can be seen alongside the railway but the house had no power. Copyright Neil Smith.
Mountain Crossing in 1969, looking out from the house across the surrounding flat landscape. The remains of an old carriage, formerly used for accommodation, can be seen at the bottom of the shot. Copyright Neil Smith.
The next public road crossing, called Coldharbour Crossing, is actually some distance south of Coldharbour Farm. This view looks back north in the direction of the farm, but the buildings are out of sight. North of this crossing are a number of agricultural and foot crossings near Coldharbour Farm (described previously). Subsequently the line curves round to Fielders Crossing previously pictured. On the right of this picture, within the railway boundary, there was originally a small orchard, and beyond that a section of allotments. It is assumed that these facilities were created by the railway staff living nearby. 08.10.2008
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Sorry, but the tatty temporary sign at Coldharbour Crossing gets no points at all. It could well have been there since at least 1992. It is actually on the back of an old level crossing warning cross sign (seen in the background of the next picture). Time for a new one. 08.10.2008
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Coldharbour Crossing looking east. The mud was contributed by the local farmer who was working in the adjacent field. 08.10.2008
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The signs at Coldharbour Crossing, which has a Beware of Trains sign to modern specification. Someone appeared to have been shooting at this sign, especially the black steam train. 08.10.2008
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Coldharbour Crossing looking west. Yes, I did block the road to take the photos but the local lanes are not exactly busy (tractors excluded). 08.10.2008
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Coldharbour Crossing looking south towards Dungeness. When there were gates on this crossing the crossing keeper's cottage (since demolished) stood on the east side of the line, south of the road (to the left in this picture). 08.10.2008
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Coldharbour Crossing looking south with a long lens. Within this section are Bridge 1845 (railway over drainage ditch); Culvert 1846; and Finn Kelsey Accommodation Crossing (around the bend, and to which the Whistle Board refers). Further south there is also Hughes Accommodation Crossing; Culvert 1847; Pipers No.1 Accommodation Crossing; Culvert 1848; and Pipers No.2 Accommodation Crossing (a footpath). The rabbits are hanging around the track again... 08.10.2008
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The next public road crossing is Midley Crossing. This view north from the crossing with a long lens shows Pipers No.2 Accommodation Crossing (a footpath) nearest the camera, Culvert 1848 just beyond it, and a warning board for Pipers No.1 Accommodation Crossing in the distance. 08.10.2008
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Midley Crossing looking north with a normal lens. When there were gates on this crossing the crossing keeper's cottage (since demolished) stood on the west side of the line, north of the road (to the left in this picture). The fence on the left probably represents the extent of the original garden. 08.10.2008
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The sign for Midley Crossing unfortunately cannot be photographed properly from any position to which the public have access. 08.10.2008
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Midley Crossing looking east. The mud is from a farm access adjacent to the crossing. 08.10.2008
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The Midley Crossing signs. The camera is straight but the signs are not! 08.10.2008
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Midley Crossing looking west. This is a wider, more frequently used road which offers an alternative way to and from Lydd. However whilst on site it was alarming to watch the traffic shoot over the diagonal crossing with little or no pause. Perhaps the very infrequent train movements give a false sense of security to regular users of the road. 08.10.2008
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Midley Crossing looking south towards Dungeness. The next crossing south of this point used to be Pipers No.3 Accommodation Crossing, but this has been closed and removed. 08.10.2008
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Looking south from Midley Crossing with a long lens. Gilletts No.1 Accommodation Crossing is in the foreground, and after that are Culvert 1848B; Culvert 1848C; and the site of Balcombe Accommodation Crossing (closed and removed). Further south still (out of view) are Culvert 1849; the site of Pipers No.4 Accommodation Crossing (closed and removed); and the site of an unnamed footpath crossing (also closed). Subsequently Chapel Bank Public Footpath Crossing gives access to a ruined church, followed by Gilletts No.2 Accommodation Crossing; and Paine Accommodation Crossing. Finally Bridge 1850 passes over a large drainage ditch. 08.10.2008
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Between Midley Crossing and Swamp Crossing there is a ruined church on the east side of the line. The site is reached by Chapel Bank Public Footpath Crossing, but there is little of the church building still standing. 08.10.2008
boarmans crossing tillery crossing fielders crossing mountain crossing coldharbour crossing midley crossing chapel bank crossing caldicott crossing dungeness branch allen banks finn bass gilletts No.3 paine gilletts No.2 pipers No.4 balcombe gilletts No.1 pipers No.3 pipers No.2 pipers No.1 hughes finn kelsey paines No.3 paines No.2 paines No.1 hooks kingsnorth