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Scopwick and Timberland railway station

Coordinates: 53°06′35″N 0°22′03″W / 53.1096°N 0.3674°W / 53.1096; -0.3674
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Scopwick and Timberland
Scopwick level crossing
General information
LocationKirkby Green, North Kesteven
England
Coordinates53°06′35″N 0°22′03″W / 53.1096°N 0.3674°W / 53.1096; -0.3674
Grid referenceTF093582
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGreat Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway
Post-groupingLondon and North Eastern Railway
Key dates
1 August 1882 (1882-08-01)Station opened
7 November 1955 (1955-11-07)Station closed for passengers
15 June 1964closed for freight

Scopwick and Timberland railway station was a station in Scopwick, Lincolnshire, which was open between 1882 and 1955.

History

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The railway line between Sleaford and Lincoln was built by the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway and opened on 1 August 1882;[1] Scopwick and Timberland station opened the same day.[2]

Scopwick and Timberland station closed on 7 November 1955,[2] but the line remains open.

Preceding station   Historical railways   Following station
Line and station open
Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway
Line open, station closed

References

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  1. ^ Allen, Cecil J. (1956) [1955]. The Great Eastern Railway (2nd ed.). Hampton Court: Ian Allan. p. 51.
  2. ^ a b Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 206. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
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