Carlisle Gas Works
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Carlisle Gas Works
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 20 Jun 2008
One of only three listed gas holders in England (the other two are in London), this structure was built 1878-9 by J. Hepworth, engineer. It is the no.4 gas holder at the former Carlisle Gas Works on Rome Street.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.886593
Longitude
-2.934968