Building record MLI124873 - Former Station House, Old Leake Railway Station
Summary
A former station house and ticket office, dating from about 1848, and now in use as a private residence.
Type and Period (2)
- RAILWAY OFFICE (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1848 AD to 1964 AD)
- HOUSE (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1964 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A former station house and ticket office for Old Leake Railway Station, which was opened in October 1848, and was closed to all traffic in 1964. The building is of two storeys, with several single-storey additions to the north-eastern side. It is of red brick with yellow brick at the corners, now largely whitewashed. The roofs were originally of pitched slate with long protruding eaves, although the covering seems to have been replaced with tiles. The building is now in use as a private residence. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI2304 Index: Lincoln Local History Society. 1964-66. LLHS Industrial Archaeology Report Cards. LI/SLHA/NRW82.
- <2> SLI15743 Bibliographic Reference: Alan Stennett. 2016. Lincolnshire Railways. pp.37-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 37550 52682 (14m by 14m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OLD LEAKE, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2023 3:20PM
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