Description and History of Site:-

Brick and slate, two storeys. Five double bays. On upper floor sash windows with flat arched heads. On ground floor semi-circular headed windows. Two windows per bay. Central bay has pediment. Yellow brick bands at level of springing to arches on ground floor windows as string course and fancy cornice also round pediment. Yellow brick semi-circular headed entrance with slightly ornamental surround. Office at entrance with rounded corner to Leeman road. GNER's goods depot built outside walls. Coal depot built later with approach through enlarged North Street postern gate. Designed by G T Andrews.

Further Reading and References:-

YAHS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.
Hatcher, J. The industrial architecture of Yorkshire. Phillimore, 1985.

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Key Words :- goods station

Address :- Leeman Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 4XJ
Grid Ref :- SE 59414 51852
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.959352 , Long -1.095987
Local Authority :- York City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1407453, 1407456, 1465077, 1407468,
Site Condition :- Site conserved and open to the public
Site Dates :- 1840s -
Contributor :- Daniel Balmforth - 4 July 2015

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