Back of Law railway station

Back of Law railway station served the city of Dundee, from 1833 to 1855 on the Dundee and Newtyle Railway.

Back of Law
General information
LocationDundee
Scotland
Coordinates56°28′26″N 2°59′08″W / 56.474°N 2.9856°W / 56.474; -2.9856
Grid referenceNO393317
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyDundee and Newtyle Railway
Key dates
May 1833 (1833-05)Opened
July 1855 (1855-07)Closed
Location
Back of Law is located in Dundee City council area
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Location within the Dundee City council area
Back of Law is located in Scotland
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Back of Law (Scotland)
Back of Law is located in the United Kingdom
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Back of Law (the United Kingdom)

History

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The station opened in May 1833 by the Dundee and Newtyle Railway. It was situated on the south side of Clepington Road. Trains only served here on Fridays. It closed in July 1855.[1] The site is now occupied by a two-storey house.

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 476. OCLC 931112387.
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Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Baldovan
Line and station closed
  Dundee and Newtyle Railway   Dundee Ward Road
Line and station closed