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Ashburton Gasworks

From Graces Guide

1839 Gas Company formed. Gas plant was supplied by the Neath Abbey Ironworks.

1900 the works were acquired by Ashburton Urban District Council.

1933 the works were acquired by Devon Gas Association.

1934 the bulk supply was taken from Buckfastleigh, and the works were closed with the site used as central stores.

1962 it was decided to scrap the remaining gasholder and fill-in the tank.

See Also

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Sources of Information

  • The Manufactured Gas Industry in England: Volume 3 Gazetteer. Historic England
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