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Linlithgow, Gasworks

Gas Works (19th Century)-(20th Century)

Site Name Linlithgow, Gasworks

Classification Gas Works (19th Century)-(20th Century)

Canmore ID 49240

Site Number NT07NW 66

NGR NT 0008 7715

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council West Lothian
  • Parish Linlithgow
  • Former Region Lothian
  • Former District West Lothian
  • Former County West Lothian

Archaeology Notes

NT07NW 66 0008 7715

" Gas Works: A low stone building with two sheds established in 1830 by a joint stock company and let in #2 shares. It contains the usual apparatus and has two gasometers, one at the works containing 5,000 cubic feet and a larger one at a little distance containing 1500 feet (sic). It stands on the edge of Linlithgow Loch at the W end of watergate on a portion of The Vennel which was purchased by the Company from the guildry and for which they pay a feu of 10d a year."

Name Book (LInlithgowshire), 1856

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