Kirkstall was a railway station in Kirkstall, City of Leeds, West Yorkshire. It was located between Kirkstall Forge and Armley Canal Road on the right bank of the River Aire.
Kirkstall | |
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![]() Last location of the station north of Kirkstall Bridge (2011) | |
General information | |
Location | Kirkstall, City of Leeds England |
Coordinates | 53.8151°N 1.6073°W / 53.8151; -1.6073 |
Grid reference | SE258356 |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | Leeds and Bradford Railway |
Pre-grouping | Midland Railway |
Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
Key dates | |
1846 | Opened |
1906 | Relocated |
22 March 1965 | Closed |
The station was opened by the Midland Railway in 1860 and closed in March 1965 as part of the Beeching cuts.[1] Originally located south of Kirkstall Bridge next to today's Wyther Lane,[2] it had been moved north of it by 1906.[3] It was demolished after closure and no trace now remains.
Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
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Kirkstall Forge | Midland Railway Leeds and Bradford Railway |
Armley Canal Road |
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