Elsham Signal Box Approximately 10 Metres North East of Level Crossing
ELSHAM SIGNAL BOX APPROXIMATELY 10 METRES NORTH EAST OF LEVEL CROSSING, B 1206
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1346846
- Date first listed:
- 16-Jun-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Elsham Signal Box Approximately 10 Metres North East of Level Crossing
- Statutory Address:
- ELSHAM SIGNAL BOX APPROXIMATELY 10 METRES NORTH EAST OF LEVEL CROSSING, B 1206
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1346846
- Date first listed:
- 16-Jun-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Elsham Signal Box Approximately 10 Metres North East of Level Crossing
- Statutory Address 1:
- ELSHAM SIGNAL BOX APPROXIMATELY 10 METRES NORTH EAST OF LEVEL CROSSING, B 1206
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- ELSHAM SIGNAL BOX APPROXIMATELY 10 METRES NORTH EAST OF LEVEL CROSSING, B 1206
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Wrawby
- National Grid Reference:
- TA 01971 10449
Details
ELSHAM B 1206 TA 01 SW (east side) 5/57 Elsham Signal Box approximately 10 metres north-east of level crossing - II Railway signal box. 1885 for Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway Company by the Railway Signal Company of Fazakerley, Liverpool. Timber frame, weather-boarded; Welsh slate roof. Cast-iron lever frame. Rectangular on plan. Entrances to right return (east side). South front, facing railway: 2 storeys, 2 bays. Ground floor: two 4-pane casements with sills. First floor: plank walkway on cast-iron brackets, iron handrail beneath full-width window with a row of single panes below a central 24-pane window with 4-pane sliding sashes to each end. Cast-iron gutter. Swept roof with ornate bargeboards and wooden finials. Iron stove-pipe chimney to rear. Right return: board door to right; wooden staircase with plain treads, single newel and handrail, rising to landing on right supported on cast-iron brackets, with enclosed lean-to porch, outer board door and half- glazed inner door. First floor: hinged plank walkway on brackets with iron handrail beneath full-width window incorporating row of single panes and sliding sashes similar to front; 4-pane attic casement. Left return has similar plank walkway, first floor and attic windows; C20 nameplate on gable. Rear has 4-pane casement to right, overlooking road. Interior: contains original 22-lever frame, operated from first floor, with counterweights below inscribed with manufacturer's name. 8-spoke cast-iron wheel mounted on a pillar on first floor operates level crossing gates. Included as a representative example of the standard design of signal box (used 1881-1923) of the most successful signalling firm of the later pre- grouping period.
Listing NGR: TA0197110449
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 165920
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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