Monument record MYO4608 - Site of Railway Control Centre

Summary

The site of a railway control centre at York Station. One of a number of emergency signal control centres constructed at railway stations during World War II. The building would have housed emergency generators for use if the electricity supply was cut during an air raid.

Location

Grid reference SE 5960 5171 (point)
Map sheet SE55SE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The site of a railway control centre at York Station. One of a number of emergency signal control centres constructed at railway stations during World War II. The building would have housed emergency generators for use if the electricity supply was cut during an air raid.

Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments


NMR, NMR data (Unassigned). SYO2214.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unassigned: NMR. NMR data.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 13 2019 11:05AM

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