SCRCA structure 231265: Hellifield Station - Weighing scales (inset into platform)

SCRCA Location Introduction

During the steam era, these scales were used to weigh large items of luggage and small items of freight to facilitate the calculation of carriage charges.

Hellifield Station Weighing Scales

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Weighing Scales
Location Variant
Not Applicable
Assessment status
Assessed
Current Use(s)
Disused, Heritage Exhibit
Shown on a land plan?
No 
Construction / installation period
0: Construction period unknown
Distance from London St.Pancras
231 miles and 25 chains
Position relative to running lines
Middle
Visibility
This location IS visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Easy
Protection Category
Listed, Grade II
Geographic Location
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List Entry Extract(s)

The information quoted below has been extracted from the relevant List Entries in 'The National Heritage List for England (NHLE) (https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/).

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List Entry Number (LEN) List Entry District List Entry Name
1131702 Craven HELLIFIELD STATION MAIN PASSENGER BUILDING

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Elevation views

Hellifield Station Weighing Scales

Hellifield Station Weighing Scales

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