Temple Gasworks Traditional Cache
Shortbread69: Archived due to moving to the East Coast.
Bye Bye Anniesland, stay safe, people!
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An easy cache close to the Forth and Clyde Canal. Parking available, easy access. Tweezers essential, bring your own pen.
The twin iron gasometers of Temple Gasworks in Kelvindale are a landmark by the Forth & Clyde Canal. Temple Gasworks was built in 1871 for the Partick, Hillhead and Maryhill Gas Company. It was taken over by the Glasgow Corporation in 1891 and joined to the nearby Dawsholm site by a tunnel under the canal to form a single works.
When under construction, the complex was the second largest gasworks in Britain, with a designed output of 9,000,000 cu ft, according to the Canmore archaeological data site.
The site closed in 1968 however the two large Temple gasholders were still being used up until recently.
In December 2017, Heritage watchdog Historic Environment Scotland decided to give two gas holders a B listing, placing them in the same category as Kelvin Hall, George V Bridge, the Citizens Theatre, Ibrox Stadium, the Mitchell Library and the Southern Necropolis.
Some see them as an eyesore, some as beautiful and a reminder of our history... What do you think?
Please bring your own pen and tweezers and please replace the container exactly where you found it...
Whilst in the area, why not visit some of the other local caches:
GC77JD2 - Glasgow Libraries : Anniesland
GC748CC - Dawsholm Park - Nice series of caches around the Park (across the canal)
GC74JXV - Ascot Cinema
GC6ZQC2 - The Scout Hall
Enjoy!
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