Monument record MLI124876 - Former Weigh Machine Office, Old Leake Railway Station
Summary
Former weigh machine office at Old Leake Railway Station. Dates from about 1848 and extant in 1966, but demolished at some point after this.
Type and Period (1)
- OFFICE (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1848 AD to 1970 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A former weigh machine office at Old Leake railway station, which was opened in October 1848, and was closed to all traffic in 1964. The building was located in the former goods yard area, on the western side of the Hobhole Drain. It was constructed of red brick, and featured a slate roof with a chimney at the north end. Entrance was via a door in the south wall. The office was extant in 1966, but has since been demolished. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI2304 Index: Lincoln Local History Society. 1964-66. LLHS Industrial Archaeology Report Cards. LI/SLHA/NRW85.
- <2> SLI15743 Bibliographic Reference: Alan Stennett. 2016. Lincolnshire Railways. pp.37-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3747 5264 (4m by 5m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OLD LEAKE, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2023 3:20PM
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