Monument record MLI43507 - Former Railway Signal Box, Boston Road, Sibsey
Summary
A former signal box, dating from about 1848. Extant in 1966, but demolished at some point after this.
Type and Period (1)
- SIGNAL BOX (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1848 AD to 1970 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The 'High Ferry' signal box at the Boston Road level crossing. The crossing was on part of the Great Northern Railway's, East Lincolnshire Railway line, this part of which opened in October 1848. The box was single-storey, being located on a slight natural rise, and was constructed of red brick with a slate roof. Timber windows, typical of signal boxes of this type, were located in the north-east, south-east and south-west facing walls. Entrance was by a door in the north-eastern side. There was a brick chimney and fireplace in the western corner. The box was extant in 1966, but has since been demolished. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI2304 Index: Lincoln Local History Society. 1964-66. LLHS Industrial Archaeology Report Cards. LI/SLHA/NRW76.
- <2> SLI15743 Bibliographic Reference: Alan Stennett. 2016. Lincolnshire Railways. pp.37-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 3520 4950 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SIBSEY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2023 3:18PM
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