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Carrickfergus Gasworks, Antrim

Carrickfergus Gasworks is Ireland's sole surviving coal gasworks, located in the town of Carrickfergus, County Antrim. Opened in 1855, it supplied Carrickfergus with gas made from coal until 1967. The site was fully restored by Carrickfergus Gasworks Preservation Society. The monument is in the care of the Department for Communities. The monument is within the council area of Mid and East Antrim.
SMR Number: ANT052:500

Place Type: Industrial Heritage
Historic County: Antrim
Lat, Long: 54.714235,-5.81225
Grid Reference: J 4103 8733
Townland: Carrickfergus TD
Civil Parish: Carrickfergus CP
Council Area: Mid and East Antrim CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 332402
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Carrickfergus_Gasworks,_Antrim_332402

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