2015

SE2436 : New fence for new Kirkstall Forge station

taken 9 years ago, near to Horsforth, Leeds, England

New fence for new Kirkstall Forge station
New fence for new Kirkstall Forge station
In a few months time, there will be a railway station behind the fence.
Kirkstall Forge Station in development, Leeds to Shipley line

A new railway station is being constructed on the Leeds to Shipley line at Kirkstall Forge. It will serve the planned development on the brownfield site at Kirsktall Forge, where there will be over 1,000 homes, plus commercial and leisure facilities.
Kirkstall Forge was probably the oldest industrial site in Britain. It was first developed as a mill by the monks of Kirkstall Abbey in the second half of the 12th century, and as a forge from the 16th century. By the end of the 20th century it was a large industrial site, mainly making truck axles. The forge closed in 2003, and the factory buildings were mostly cleared by 2005, ready for development. The development was put on hold during the recession, until late 2014.
The developers of the site are contributing to the construction of the station, which is the first development on the site. Initial work started in late 2014, and the station was planned to open in the summer of 2015. There were several unexplained delays, and the current plans are to open by Easter 2016.
Detailed planning permission has been given for the first commercial building on the site, construction should start during 2016.


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Rich Tea   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 25 January, 2015   (more nearby)
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Sunday, 25 January, 2015
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OSGB36: geotagged! SE 248 364 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:49.4348N 1:37.4662W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SE 248 364
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