Monument record MLI13436 - Former South Junction Signal Box, London Road, Boston
Summary
A former railway signal box, dating from about 1848. Extant in 1969, but was demolished at some point before the Boston to Algarkirk Diversion road was constructed in 1991.
Type and Period (1)
- SIGNAL BOX (Post Medieval to Cold War - 1848 AD to 1991 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The 'Boston Goods South Junction' signal box was to the south of the level crossing at London Road. The box was on part of the Lincolnshire Loop line, which was constructed by the Great Northern Railway in October 1848. The building was of two storesy and was constructed of red brick with timber walls above the windows on parts of the walls, and featured a pitched slate roof. The main entrance was by a door on the northern elevation, although access to the lower room was at the southern end. There was a small additional single-storey room at the northern end. There was a small separate coal shed to the north. The building was extant in 1969, but was demolished at some point before the Boston to Algarkirk Diversion road was constructed in 1991. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI2304 Index: Lincoln Local History Society. 1964-66. LLHS Industrial Archaeology Report Cards. LI/SLHA/NRW70.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3258 4271 (20m by 20m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2023 3:17PM
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