Thomson, J. (2012). Mill Road Gasworks, Eckington, Derbyshire: Archaeological Watching Brief. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1042099. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Mill Road Gasworks, Eckington, Derbyshire: Archaeological Watching Brief
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1042099
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 Wessex Archaeology were commissioned by CgMs to undertake an archaeological watching brief during remediation groundworks at Mill Road Gas Works in Eckington, Derbyshire. The original tail race was thought to be associated with Park Mill located to the west of the Site, extant in 1772 and possibly of earlier medieval origin. The tail race was partially culverted over during the establishment of the Eckington Gas Works on the Site from 1860. The gas works was largely closed in 1946, becoming a depot in the early 1960s. All ancillary buildings associated with the Gas Works were demolished c. 2000. The Culvert from Park Mill to Moss Brook was exposed and recorded under archaeological supervision at both ends of the site, revealing two phases of construction. These phases appeared consistent with historic map evidence that indicated the eastern half of the culverted tail race was constructed first between 1855 and 1883, and the western half later between 1883 and 1923. No evidence for the original mill tail race was observed. The archaeological monitoring also identified structures and deposits relating to the gas works, and deposits from the subsequent recent demolition episodes. Gas Holder 1 was exposed and recorded within the north of the site. Although no evidence remained for the gas holder cylinder or iron frame superstructure, the brick cistern survived in good condition with fixtures and fittings relating to the working of the gas holder.
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Author:		 James Thomson ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Derbyshire County Council (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2012
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Site: MILL ROAD GASWORKS, ECKINGTON, DERBYSHIRE
County: Derbyshire
District: North East Derbyshire
Parish: ECKINGTON
Country: England
Grid Reference: 443062, 379871 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) GAS WORKS (Monument Type England)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-182623
OBIB: 84460
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Note:		 A4 laser printed comb bound report
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Created Date:		 18 Aug 2017