The Site of Chingford Hatch Level Crossing

 

Chingford Hatch level crossing looking East in 1971.
Up until 1924 the gates were left open to the railway and only swung closed when a vehicle arrived!

© Chingford Historical Society.
The site of Chingford Hatch level crossing taken from the same point as above in 2002. The gate is for railway employees working on the line.
Chingford Hatch level crossing looking West.
Larkshall road is in the background.
Pedestrian tunnel under the site of the old crossing.
The road and bridge that replaced the level crossing
at Hatch Lane in 1971.
 
Class 315's first towards Chingford, second towards Higams Park