Monument record MLI124883 - Little Steeping Railway Station
Summary
Former railway station, opened in 1848 and closed in 1964. The former platforms and most of the minor station structures have been demolished since then.
Type and Period (1)
- RAILWAY STATION (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1848 AD to 1964 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Little Steeping Railway Station was opened in October 1848, and was closed to all traffic in 1964. The station was on part of the Great Northern Railway's, East Lincolnshire Railway line, this part of which opened in October 1848. The station was closed for passengers in 1961, and closed to goods in 1964, after which the platforms and sidings were removed and some of the minor station structures were demolished. Structures at the station included the main station office (PRN 49383), which is still extant, and a weigh machine office and signal box (now demolished). {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI15743 Bibliographic Reference: Alan Stennett. 2016. Lincolnshire Railways. pp.37-8.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 46 SW.
Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 4365 6107 (160m by 243m) Estimated from sources |
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Civil Parish | THORPE ST PETER, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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