Building record 6294/1/18 - Signal Box, Cotton End
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Summary
Former signal box for the London & North Western Railway located on the east side of Cotton End. Built in 1907 to a standard Lond & North Western railway design. Now demolished.
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Full Description
{2} Built 1907. Although the latter is of the standard London & North Western Railway pattern, it used to have a lever which isolated the overhead wires of the
electric street tramway route to Far Cotton when the level crossing gates were open for a train.
<1> ELLISON M., 1997, Proposed Conservation Area, Cotton End, Northampton: An Assessment by Northamptonshire Heritage, Photos 20 & 21 (Report). SNN42086.
<2> Starmer G., 1996, Proposed Cotton End Conservation Area in Northampton (Article). SNN116896.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 75484 59536 (9m by 4m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 12 2026 9:15AM
