Description and History of Site:-
Single track swing bridge. Hydraulically operated, with segmental panelled iron sides on a central circular pier.
Built in 1883-4 by the GNR to give access to the new dock basin across the Haven. Largely prefabricated in Derby by Handyside, ironfounders, and assembled on site. The docks opened in December 1884.
Further Reading and References:-Cartwright A, Boston- A Railway Town, Boston, 1987, 39
Wright N R, Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide, Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology, 2004,BN25-p11
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Key Words :- railway swing bridge
Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath
Address :- London Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8AF
Grid Ref :- TF 32680 43077
Co-ordinates :- Lat 52.968642 , Long -0.025788
Local Authority :- Boston Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Lincolnshire - Holland
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1388921,
Site Condition :- Site disused - but otherwise substantially intact
Site Dates :- 1884 -
Record Date :- 22 February 2019
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter
Grid Ref :- TF 32680 43077
Co-ordinates :- Lat 52.968642 , Long -0.025788
Local Authority :- Boston Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Lincolnshire - Holland
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1388921,
Site Condition :- Site disused - but otherwise substantially intact
Site Dates :- 1884 -
Record Date :- 22 February 2019
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter