Monument record MLI13486 - Former Level Crossing Gate House, Tytton Lane, Wyberton
Summary
A former level crossing keepers cottage, dating from about 1848. Extant in 1966, but was demolished at some point before the Boston to Algarkirk Diversion road was constructed in 1991.
Type and Period (1)
- CROSSING KEEPERS COTTAGE (Post Medieval to Cold War - 1848 AD to 1991 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A former level crossing keepers cottage at Tytton Lane. The crossing was on part of the Lincolnshire Loop line, which was constructed by the Great Northern Railway in October 1848. The building was of two storeys, constructed of yellow brick and featured a slate roof. Its long dimension ran parallel to the railway line. A two-storey extension was added to the eastern end before 1905. A red brick toilet was added in the garden at some point after 1905. The building was extant in 1966, but was demolished at some point before the Boston to Algarkirk Diversion road was constructed in 1991. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI1080 Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 1982. Lincolnshire Towns and Industry 1700-1914. -.
- <2> SLI2304 Index: Lincoln Local History Society. 1964-66. LLHS Industrial Archaeology Report Cards. LI/SLHA/NRW69.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3246 4186 (9m by 12m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WYBERTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site Visit to the Former Level Crossing Gate House, Tytton Lane, Wyberton (ELI12663)
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2023 3:18PM
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