Monument record MLI13471 - Old Leake 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.

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Full Description

Old Leake 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 15517), which is still extant, and a signal box (PRN 15518) and weigh machine office (PRN 15519), both now demolished. The passenger station and goods yard were on opposite sides of the Hobhole Drain, which was crossed by means of a long bridge (PRN 15520). {1}{2}{3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Index: Lincoln Local History Society. 1964-66. LLHS Industrial Archaeology Report Cards. LI/SLHA/NRW82.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Alan Stennett. 2016. Lincolnshire Railways. pp.37-8.
  •  Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 35 SE.

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Grid reference Centred TF 3746 5258 (237m by 308m) Estimated from sources
Civil Parish OLD LEAKE, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 3 2023 3:18PM

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