Building record 6243/1/2 - Late C19th Tram Shelter on the Racecourse
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Summary
A cast-iron tram shelter. Locally listed.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} The Racecourse tram shelter survives on the corner of Kingsley Road (Plate 9). It is believed to be in its original position.
{3} At the junction of Kettering Road and Kingsley Road, opposite the White Elephant public house. Cast-iron tram waiting shelter. Rounded ends, roof vents and decorative roof edgings
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1880, First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (45NW), (unchecked) (Map). SNN56298.
<2> Butler A., 2007, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for The Racecourse Park, Northampton August 2007, p.7 (checked) (Report). SNN108091.
<3> Perkins, P, Whittaker, R and Denton, A, 2022, A Guide to the Industrial Heritage of Northamptonshire, p. 64/ Site 278 (Book). SNN113793.
<4> West Northamptonshire Council, 2024, Local Heritage List, November 2024, p. 19 (Report). SNN116732.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN56298 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1880. First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (45NW). 6 Inch to 1 Mile. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN108091 Report: Butler A.. 2007. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for The Racecourse Park, Northampton August 2007. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 07/135. Northants Archaeology. p.7 (checked).
- <3> SNN113793 Book: Perkins, P, Whittaker, R and Denton, A. 2022. A Guide to the Industrial Heritage of Northamptonshire. NIAG. p. 64/ Site 278.
- <4> SNN116732 Report: West Northamptonshire Council. 2024. Local Heritage List, November 2024. p. 19.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 76538 61963 (2m by 4m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 5 2025 12:03PM
