Monument record 1160/253/4 - Modern Gasholder
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Summary
Built before 1884, now demolished
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Full Description
{1} The main gasholder on the site was demolished immediately prior to the remediation work. The gasholder stood as a notable landmark in the centre of Northampton, immediately adjacent to Towcester Road. At the time of recording the whole of the superstructure had been removed and the tank below ground level had been fenced. The gasholder was 45.0m in diameter and a little over 6.0m deep. The base of the tank had been lined with clay to provide an impermeable seal. The sides of the tank were constructed of red brick using a variation on the English Cross Bond, held
together with coarse grey cement mortar. The marks left behind by the steel frame of the superstructure could still be seen. The tank has now been backfilled.
<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.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN110133 Report: Foard-Colby A.. 2014. Archaeological observation, investigation and recording for remediation works at the former gasworks site, Towcester Road, Northampton, July-September 2014. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 14/208. Museum Of London. checked.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7508 6020 (32m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 30 2025 3:45PM
