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Summary

Former gasworks established 1836 and closed circa 1931.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• GAS WORKS (XIX to Early 20th Century - 1836 AD (Between) to 1931 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Gas Works named on the late 19th century map.

Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

Gas Works named on the early 20th century map.

Royal Air Force, 1946 - 1949, Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV342938.

Gasworks visible.

Thomas, R., 2020, The Manufactured Gas Industry (Report - Survey). SDV364320.

This set of reports aims to provide a detailed but succinct national overview of the manufactured gas industry to inform Historic England policy and conservation strategies. It provides an illustrated summary of what we know about this once vast industry. It has attempted to draw together the dauntingly voluminous amount of literature on the subject, which is held in a limited number of archives.

Gas Company formed 1836 and was known as the Great Torrington Gas Company Ltd. In 1931 it was acquired by Bideford Gas & Coke Company Ltd., who closed the gasworks and opened a new showroom in Torrington.

Some of the Gasworks buildings remain used as workshops/office and appear to have been greatly altered.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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