Monument record 3250/29 - 1872 Gasworks
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{1}There was a brickworks in existence by 1851 and the gasworks was built and in operation by 1872, these professions providing the first heavy industry for the village.
The Gasworks opened in 1872 provided gas lighting to the village and in 1925 an electricity supply became available to new houses.
Modern industrial buildings have replaced the gas works that were built on Hinwick Road, no physical evidence has been identified.
<1> Richards K., 2001, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Wollaston, Section 1.0 Historical Development (Report). SNN101566.
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- <1> SNN101566 Report: Richards K.. 2001. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Wollaston. N.C.C. & U.C.N.. Section 1.0 Historical Development.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 91105 62445 (point) |
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| Civil Parish | WOLLASTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
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Record last edited
Oct 16 2003 11:35AM
