Building record 8877/0/1 - Engine Shed, Bullock Close Spinney

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Summary

An Engine Shed that was in use from 1882 to 1890. Currently abandoned but the structure is still standing.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} The brick built engine shed noted to be in use from 1882 to 1890. Closed in 1890 due to the company shitting down its furnances at Finedon. The locomotive shed laid 450 yards from the junction. Any further details has eluded research.

{2} Shed is outlined on this map.


<1> Tonks E., 1989, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Northampton Area, P. 198,223 (Book). SNN47272.

<2> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), OS 1884, 6" (Map). SNN112944.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Tonks E.. 1989. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Northampton Area. 3. Runpast Publishing. P. 198,223.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date). OS 1884, 6".

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7540 7530 (12m by 14m)
Civil Parish LAMPORT, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 27 2024 11:50AM

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