Image Heckington signal box (GN, 1876)
Heckington signal box (GN, 1876)
Heckington signal box (GN, 1876) A typically hackneyed photograph of Heckington signal box usually includes the grand windmill in the background and mine is no exception! However, back in 1980, when this one was taken, tree growth allowed for a far more open view than is possible today. Notice the small shrubs on the up platform, they have now morphed into huge trees that tower above the signal box! The Great Northern Railway box was built in 1876 and is now Grade II listed. According to Historic England's reasons for designation, 'it is a particularly good example of the Type 1 (box), an especially attractive signal box design with a great deal of character. The box has elaborate detailing, such as the pointed Gothic arch polychromatic windows which are thought to be unique for the GNR.' It is located in the village of the same name on the Skegness line east of Sleaford. Notice the GER slotted concrete signal post next to the box. Keywords: Heckington signal box
Heckington signal box (GN, 1876) A typically hackneyed photograph of Heckington signal box usually includes the grand windmill in the background and mine is no exception! However, back in 1980, when this one was taken, tree growth allowed for a far more open view than is possible today. Notice the small shrubs on the up platform, they have now morphed into huge trees that tower above the signal box! The Great Northern Railway box was built in 1876 and is now Grade II listed. According to Historic England's reasons for designation, 'it is a particularly good example of the Type 1 (box), an especially attractive signal box design with a great deal of character. The box has elaborate detailing, such as the pointed Gothic arch polychromatic windows which are thought to be unique for the GNR.' It is located in the village of the same name on the Skegness line east of Sleaford. Notice the GER slotted concrete signal post next to the box. Keywords: Heckington signal box


A typically hackneyed photograph of Heckington signal box usually includes

the grand windmill in the background and mine is no exception! However, back in 1980, when this one was taken, tree growth allowed for a far more open view than is possible today. Notice the small shrubs on the up platform, they have now morphed into huge trees that tower above the signal box! The Great Northern Railway box was built in 1876 and is now Grade II listed. According to Historic England's reasons for designation, 'it is a particularly good example of the Type 1 (box), an especially attractive signal box design with a great deal of character. The box has elaborate detailing, such as the pointed Gothic arch polychromatic windows which are thought to be unique for the GNR.' It is located in the village of the same name on the Skegness line east of Sleaford. Notice the GER slotted concrete signal post next to the box.