Monument record 1160/253/2 - 19th century gasworks buildings

A series of buildings built between 1847 and 1884 and demolished between 1938 and 1953.

{1} The original buildings which occupied Area B1 were constructed 1847-1884, the demolished 1938-1953, according to map evidence. Their early use seems to have been as part of the processing of coal, given that they were served by the rail network. The buildings were replaced by Booster Houses and a store, which were relatively small structures, so it is likely that most of the substantial brickwork foundations in this area relate to the late 19th-century buildings rather than their 20thcentury replacements.

<1> Foard-Colby A., 2014, Archaeological observation, investigation and recording for remediation works at the former gasworks site, Towcester Road, Northampton, July-September 2014, checked (Report). SNN110133.

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Apr 30 2025 3:46PM