MHG51199 - Kingussie Signal Box
Summary
Signal Box at Kingussie Railway Station.
Type and Period (1)
- SIGNAL BOX (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
The late C19 (c.1894) signal box was built during 1891-4 by Highland Railway. It is rectangular and weatherboarded with 2 storeys. There is a forestair leading to the 1st floor signal cabin. The building has multi-pane glazing to the front and to the sides with a slated roof. The building overlooks both the railway line and the station. The build is associated with William Roberts. <1> <2>
A photographic survey was undertaken due to a planning condition during the extension and refurbishment of the Signal Box approved on the 09/10/2006. <3>
A photograph of the signal box was submitted by Martin Briscoe in April 2011. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG24021 Collection: Historic Scotland. Listed Buildings in the Highland Region.
- <2> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital.
- <3> SHG23667 Image/Photograph(s): Unknown. 2006. Photographs of Kingussie Signal Box. Colour. . Digital.
- <4> SHG23810 Image/Photograph(s): Briscoe, J M. 2008-11. Information and photographs of various sites submitted by Martin Briscoe. Colour. Yes. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 75692 00412 (10m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH70SE |
| Civil Parish | KINGUSSIE AND INSH |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB36282 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/253012 (View Canmore entry for this building)
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