Description

STATION ROAD SX 9688 (South Side) 17/1247 TOPSHAM Signal Box II Signal box. c1870 for the Exeter-Exmouth line, a London and South Western Railway modified type 1 design, serves also the level crossing gates. English bond brick- work to lower half, horizontal boarding above; hipped Welsh slate roof to lead dressings. Towards line is plain brick base with continuous window above, all paned wood, two outer sections horizontal sash, centre fixed, small vent in roof slope. Return to Station Road 9:9:6-pane fixed; return left has central door approached by wood stair and protective wood porch, flanked by fixed lights. Back has central eaves stack externally, above small lights in brickwork below a 6-pane to left, and horizontal boarding. The Stevens lever frame remains. The building groups with the station building (qv) about 35 metres to the south.

Listing NGR: SX9664888408

External Links

• Wikidata Q26518664

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