Monument record MLI13487 - Former Level Crossing Gate House, Saundergate 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 Saundergate 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 single storey, constructed of yellow brick and featured a slate roof. The building was extended and altered several times. A red brick toilet and red brick wash house were added in the garden at some point after 1905. A corrugated iron workshop was to the east of the wash house and there was a timber shed used to store the gate lamps. 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/NRW67.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3206 4095 (11m by 13m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WYBERTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2023 3:18PM
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