2015

SD8436 : Brierfield Gasometer

taken 9 years ago, near to Brierfield, Lancashire, England

Brierfield Gasometer
Brierfield Gasometer
This gasholder was once part of the Brierfield gas works, built during the second half of the nineteenth century built by Tunstill, the owner of Brierfield Mill. It was purchased by the Nelson Local Board in 1888 to meet the growing needs of the rapidly expanding town. The works have long been demolished, and the only remaining element is the tall Victorian gasholder with its ornate detailing.

The gas holder was constructed of cast iron and worked to produce an elegant design with slender components and ornately detailed finials. The strength provided by the material allows the gas holder to be of considerable height whilst retaining this slender form.

LinkExternal link Brierfield Conservation Area Appraisal - Pendle Borough Council

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SD8436, 230 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 19 March, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 21 March, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 845 367 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:49.6232N 2:14.1540W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 846 368
View Direction
West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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