Structure Name: Redheugh Gasworks: Gas Holders

Description:
 

Gasholders with external iron lattices. The only surviving element of the Redheugh Gas Works, which was cleared for the Gateshead National Garden Festival.
 

Extant: Yes

Location: Teams, GATESHEAD

Eastings: 423770m (view map)

Northings: 562320m (view map)

Position Accuracy: 200m

Positional Confidence: Absolute Certainty

Structure Types Identified: GAS HOLDER, GAS WORKS

Chronology:

• 1876   Redheugh Gasworks opened for the Newcastle and Gateshead Gas Company, at a cost of £100,000.
      Entities Involved:
            Newcastle and Gateshead Gas Company: Owners.
            Wyatt, V: Designer.
• 1890s   Gas holders constructed, using a steel lattice frame.
• 1960s   Gas production ceased.
• 1990   Gas holders painted for the Gateshead National Garden Festival.

References:

• Tyne and Wear SMR

The information displayed in this page has been derived from authoritative sources, including any referenced above. Although substantial efforts were made to verify this information, the SINE project cannot guarantee its correctness or completeness.

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