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Fakenham gasworks is a nineteenth-century industrial site located in Norfolk, England. The site preserves structural remains associated with gas production, representing an important phase of industrial development during the Victorian era when such works became essential infrastructure for urban and market town utilities. The physical character of the site reflects the technological processes of coal gas manufacture, which supplied lighting and heating to the local community. As a listed ancient monument, the gasworks constitutes a significant example of industrial heritage demonstrating Norfolk's participation in nineteenth-century industrial expansion.
Fakenham gasworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003908. View the official record →
Fakenham gasworks is a nineteenth-century industrial site located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003908.
Fakenham gasworks is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003908.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of St Stephen's Priory (0.5 km), Deserted village (site of) (1.5 km), Cross in All Saints' churchyard, Toftrees (2.7 km).
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