Saddleworth | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Dobcross, Oldham England |
| Coordinates | 53°33′16″N 2°00′26″W / 53.5544°N 2.0073°W |
| Grid reference | SD996064 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | London and North Western Railway |
| Pre-grouping | London and North Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 August 1849 | Station opened |
| 7 October 1968 | Station closed |
Saddleworth railway station, on the Huddersfield Line in Dobcross to the north of Uppermill, opened in August 1849 and closed to passengers in October 1968 as a consequence of a report by Richard Beeching on the restructuring of railway networks. The former station building can still be seen, having been sold after closure and converted into a private residence. It was the home of television director Ken Stephinson between 1978 and 2012.