Monument record 130/34 - Brackley Gasworks, Oxford Road
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Summary
Former gasworks. Production of coal gas ceased in 1954 and nothing visible remains.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Gasworks were erected in the town in 1850 and situated to the south of Bridge Street. A small 20th century brick building remains on the site which is now owned by BG plc.
{3} The Brackley Gas Light & Coke Co Ltd formed in 1850. Vested in the Southern Gas Board from the Brackley Gas Company in 1949. Production ceased in 1850.
<1> Ballinger J.; Foard G., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Brackley, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100499.
<2> Ballinger J.; Foard G., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Brackley, (unchecked) (Report). SNN106655.
<3> Thomas, R Prof, 2020, The Manufactured Gas Industry: Volume 3 Gazetteer, p. 627 (Gazetteer). SNN112477.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN100499 Digital archive: Ballinger J.; Foard G.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Brackley. Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Brackley. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN106655 Report: Ballinger J.; Foard G.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Brackley. N.C.C.. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN112477 Gazetteer: Thomas, R Prof. 2020. The Manufactured Gas Industry: Volume 3 Gazetteer. Historic England. 182/2020. Historic England. p. 627.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5836 3638 (73m by 50m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EVENLEY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 11 2021 12:31PM
