Description and History of Site:-
Aiskew Signal Box. Possibly designed by G.T. Andrews. From May 1856 passenger services ran between Northallerton and Leyburn. In 1954 passenger services ceased although mineral traffic continued. The signal box survived to supervise the crossing and the last remaining passing loop on the otherwise single track railway. Since 2004 the Wensledale Railway who took over the track has run trains the 35km to Redmire.

Further Reading and References:-
Body G. 1988 PSL Field Guides - Railways of the Eastern Region Volume 2. Patrick Stephens Ltd
Hallas C, The Wensleydale Railway, Great Northern Books, 1984:2004
Jenkins S C, The Wensleydale Branch: A New History, Oakwood Press, 1993 2002
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Key Words :- railway signal box

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public footpath and road

Address :- A684 Leeming Lane, Aiskew, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1AN
Grid Ref :- SE 26855 88305
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.289670 , Long -1.588953
Local Authority :- Hambleton District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1252652,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- circa 1856 - current
Record Date :- 15 October 2015

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