Building record MLI99390 - Skegness Signal Box
Summary
A Great Northern Railway signal box, built in 1882, to the south-west of Skegness Station.
Type and Period (1)
- SIGNAL BOX (Post Medieval to Modern - 1882 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The Skegness signal box is a Type 1 box of the Great Northern Railway (GNR) It is rectangular in plan, of six bays, but originally five, of timber frame construction with a steeply pitched slate roof. It is the largest surviving example of its type and was built in 1882. It was extended in 1900 to accommodate a new Railway Signal Co. tappet lever frame. The operations room contains a lever frame with block shelf and equipment above and the original signalling mechanism remains in place. There are external timber steps that provide access. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1413516.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 56024 63051 (11m by 10m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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