Monument record MLI13454 - Kirton Railway Station
Summary
Former railway station, opened in 1848 and closed in 1961. The station was demolished at some point before the Boston to Algarkirk Diversion road was constructed in 1991.
Type and Period (1)
- RAILWAY STATION (Post Medieval to Cold War - 1848 AD to 1991 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Kirton Railway Station was built in 1848, except for the booking office, which was rebuilt after 1903. The station was on the Great Northern Railway's Lincolnshire Loop line. It comprised a station master's house (PRN 14605), waiting room (PRN 14606), booking office (PRN 14607), goods shed (PRN 14608) and signal box (PRN 14609). The line was closed to all traffic in 1961. The buildings were still occupied in 1966, but were 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/NRW59.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3089 3835 (174m by 295m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KIRTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Former Booking Office, Kirton Railway Station (Monument) (MLI116286)
- Parent of: Former Goods Depot, Kirton Railway Station (Monument) (MLI116287)
- Parent of: Former Signal Box, Kirton Railway Station (Monument) (MLI116288)
- Parent of: Former Station Master's House, Kirton Railway Station (Monument) (MLI116284)
- Parent of: Former Waiting Room, Kirton Railway Station (Monument) (MLI116285)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2023 3:18PM
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