Building record MLI126584 - Goods Shed, Cowbit

Summary

Former goods shed associated with the railway line at Cowbit.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1867 AD to 1982 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two storey brick built former goods shed associated with Cowbit railway station (MLI23554). The goods shed itself was built in 1867 by the Great Northern Railway, and is of through type with two cart docks and attached office (the single storey projection), featuring a prominent chimney with stone decoration and a variety of attractive brick detailing. The goods shed is perhaps of greater significance than the passenger station to the south, as it was for the export of the area's agricultural produce that this line was constructed, which continues to thrive as a result of the improved access to markets initially provided by the railway. Goods trains continued to call at Cowbit long after passenger services had finished until the line was closed and the tracks pulled up in 1982. Whilst not Listed, the Cowbit good shed is featured in Historic England's 2016 publication 'The Railway Goods Shed and Warehouse in England'. {1}

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Electronic Communication: Ian Marshman. 2023. Information from Ian Marshman. -.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 26556 18155 (18m by 21m) Surveyed
Civil Parish COWBIT, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 18 2023 8:12AM

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