Southrey railway station

Coordinates: 53°10′56″N 0°17′55″W / 53.18211°N 0.29855°W / 53.18211; -0.29855
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Southrey
Former platforms at Southrey railway station
General information
LocationSouthrey, Lincolnshire
England
Coordinates53°10′56″N 0°17′55″W / 53.18211°N 0.29855°W / 53.18211; -0.29855
Grid referenceTF138663
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGreat Northern Railway
Post-groupingLNER
Key dates
17 October 1848opened
5 October 1970closed
Former platform sign

Southrey railway station is a former station in Southrey, Lincolnshire.[1]

History

The station was opened on 17 October 1848

Lincolnshire Loop Line, from Peterborough to Lincoln via Spalding and Boston. This line was authorised as part of the London and York Railway bill, which received Royal assent on 26 June 1846. The Great Northern Railway began construction of the loop line in 1847.[3]

The station closed on 5 October 1970.[2]

Route

Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Bardney  
Lincolnshire Loop Line
  Stixwould

References

  1. ^ British Railways Atlas.1947. p.17
  2. ^ . R508.
  3. ^ "Disused Stations". Subterranea Britannica.