Monument record MLI124886 - Former Signal Box, Eastville Railway Station
Summary
A former signal box, dating from about 1848. Extant in 1966, but demolished at some point after this.
Type and Period (1)
- SIGNAL BOX (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1848 AD to 1970 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Former signal box at Eastville Railway Station, which was on part of the Great Northern Railway's, East Lincolnshire Railway line, this part of which opened in October 1848. The box was of two storeys, constructed largely of red brick with a slate roof, and featured large timber and glass windows overlooking the adjacent railway line. Entrance to the main room was by a set of external stairs at the north side, with entrance to the basement being below the stairs. The box 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/NRW90.
- <2> SLI15743 Bibliographic Reference: Alan Stennett. 2016. Lincolnshire Railways. pp.37-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4062 5689 (6m by 7m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EASTVILLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2023 3:20PM
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