Monument record 6294/1/13 - Transhipment Shed, Southbridge
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Summary
Goods sheds originating in the 19th century with later additions. Possibly used for warehousing consignments of shoes ready for onward travel. As many as six railway lines entered the sheds. Now demolished.
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Full Description
{1}The transhipment shed retains some railway track which are set in cobbles between two loading platforms. Despite neglect the buidling appears to remain in fair condition with many early or original features such as sliding partition doors, remaining intact.
{3} Building recording survey of the transhipment shed was undertaken.
<1> ELLISON M., 1997, Proposed Conservation Area, Cotton End, Northampton: An Assessment by Northamptonshire Heritage, (unchecked) (Report). SNN42086.
<2> Thorne A., 2002, Southbridge, Cotton, Northampton, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN104803.
<3> Prentice J.; Soden I., 1999, Southbridge Road Redevelopment, Northampton: Second Stage, Trial Trenching And Building Recording 1999 (Report). SNN100248.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN42086 Report: ELLISON M.. 1997. Proposed Conservation Area, Cotton End, Northampton: An Assessment by Northamptonshire Heritage. N.C.C.. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN104803 SMR Report Form: Thorne A.. 2002. Southbridge, Cotton, Northampton. 19/02/2002. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN100248 Report: Prentice J.; Soden I.. 1999. Southbridge Road Redevelopment, Northampton: Second Stage, Trial Trenching And Building Recording 1999. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C..
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7553 5966 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 23 2026 4:01PM
