Hampole railway station

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Hampole
Hampole station site geograph-3597719-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg
Site of the former station (1995)
LocationHampole, Doncaster
England
Coordinates53°35′16″N 1°14′01″W / 53.58780°N 1.23370°W / 53.58780; -1.23370Coordinates: 53°35′16″N 1°14′01″W / 53.58780°N 1.23370°W / 53.58780; -1.23370
Grid referenceSE508104
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Pre-groupingWest Riding and Grimsby Railway
Key dates
1885opened
1952closed

Hampole railway station was situated on the main line of the West Riding and Grimsby Railway between Carcroft & Adwick-le-Street and South Elmsall. It was close by and served the village of Hampole, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.

The station, opened in January 1885, was a simple affair with wooden platforms and waiting shelters. There was a separate Station Master's house, which was situated at the roadside by the station approach.

The station closed on 7 January 1952.

References[]

  • Goode, C.T. The Railways of South Yorkshire. Dalesman Publishing. ISBN 0-85206-307-5.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Adwick   Great Northern Railway
West Riding and Grimsby Railway
  Bentley


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