View north from the Coal Quay at Castleward
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View north from the Coal Quay at Castleward
Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 5 Jul 2013
This quay was used for importing coal for the Castleward estate. Coal was used from the mid-nineteenth century to generate gas for lighting and heating on the estate. http://uas.society.qub.ac.uk/fieldsurvey/pdf/Castle%20Ward%20Gasworks%20Report.pdf
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Image Location
Latitude
54.37259
Longitude
-5.577106