Site of late 19th century gas works, Lime Kiln Lane (EHER 40414)
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Summary
A late 19th century gas works, that existed until the mid 20th century. Some remains are still visible.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5227 3353 (41m by 46m) Polygon derived from OS historic maps. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The 23rd November 1867 was the first land conveyance to Newport (Essex) Gas Co. Ltd., but "Gas Works were erected in 1870 and the streets are now lighted" according to the 1878 P.O. Directory. In 1870-1886 William Wells was Secretary and Manager and in 1900 William Henry Wells was Secretary and Collector. The make in 1884 was 1.75m; 200 tons of coal were carbonised. In 1910 The Newport (Essex) Gas Co. Ltd was absorbed by Bishops Stortford under the "Bishop's Stortford, Harlow and Epping Gas and Electricity Act 1910". In 1911, the old company was liquidated and in 1949 vested in Eastern Gas Board. <1>
On east side of railway, near the station but no siding. The circular plan brick/blockwork foundation of the gas holder still extent within the rear garden of the property adjacent to Newport railway station. <2>