SCRCA structure 230860: Fog Hut / Shelter for Crossing Keeper

SCRCA Location Introduction

This structure has been classified as a 'fog hut' due to its appearance. However, its positoning and orientation relative to the level crossing, "Crossing Keeper's Cottage" (viz. the old Station Master's House) and nearby signals suggest that it may have been installed to provide shelter for the crossing keeper (rather than a 'fog signal man'). Old photographs show an earlier timber structure on the same site.

'Fog hut' style structure beside Haw Lane Crossing, east elevation.

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Fog Hut
Location Variant
Exterior walls - Pre-cast concrete
Assessment status
Assessed
Current Use(s)
Demolished
Shown on a land plan?
Unknown 
Construction / installation period
0: Construction period unknown
Distance from London St.Pancras
230 miles (chains not estimated)
Position relative to running lines
Down
Visibility
This location IS visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Easy
Protection Category
Not Applicable - demolished or relocated
Geographic Location
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Context views

Haw Lane Crossing and site of adjacent hut, context view from the south (1).

Haw Lane Crossing and site of adjacent hut, context view from the south (1).

Haw Lane Crossing and site of adjacent hut, context view from the south (2).

Haw Lane Crossing and site of adjacent hut, context view from the south (2).

Haw Lane level crossing and adjacent hut, context view from the south (1)

Haw Lane level crossing and adjacent hut, context view from the south (1)

Haw Lane level crossing and adjacent hut, context view from the south (2)

Haw Lane level crossing and adjacent hut, context view from the south (2)

Haw Lane level crossing and adjacent hut, context view from the south (3)

Haw Lane level crossing and adjacent hut, context view from the south (3)

Elevation views

'Fog hut' style structure beside Haw Lane Crossing, east elevation.

'Fog hut' style structure beside Haw Lane Crossing, east elevation.

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