Hudson, G. and Sproat, D. (2021). Gasholders Nos 4 & 5, Factory Lane, Croydon, London: Historic Building Recording Final Report. AOC Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1109622. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Gasholders Nos 4 & 5, Factory Lane, Croydon, London: Historic Building Recording Final Report
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Abstract:		 Archive Research Standing Building Survey (Level 3) Measured Survey (3D Laser Scan) Structural Watching Brief AOC Archaeology Group was commissioned by SGN to undertake an historic building survey of two redundant gasholders located at the SGN site on Factory Lane in Croydon, South London both prior to and during the demolition of the structures. The Croydon Gasworks – formally known as the Waddon Gasworks – was established on the site to the immediate west of the present gasholder compound in 1866 – 1867. A period of expansion was started from the 1890s onwards spearheaded by Chief Engineer James W Helps, which saw the construction of Gasholder No 4 in 1895 (later rebuilt) and Gasholder No 5 in 1921. The gasworks, after becoming largely obsolete after the discovery of natural gas in the late 20th century, meant that all but Gasholders Nos 4 and 5 were demolished in the 1970s. The addition of a high-pressure works in 2020 together with the maintenance of existing pipework (such as for use with an intelligent pig) mean the once bustling site is still busy as a distribution centre. Gasholder No 4 was originally constructed in 1895, a guide-framed holder built with four lifts and a nominal capacity of 3,828,000ft³ (108,397m³) with a below-ground tank constructed by Aird & Co. Between 1956 – 1958, the guide-framed holder was removed, but the original brick tank retained, and a new spiral-guided holder was built by J Dempster Ltd. Gasholder No 5 was constructed in 1921 by Ashmore Benson & Co Ltd, the tank constructed by T Vale & Co. It is a variant of a ‘Type 42’ cylindrical shell design by gasholder pioneer George Livesey with his brother Frank. George Livesey also constructed Gasholders Nos 1 & No 2 on the site in the late 19th century (now demolished). Its distinguishing features are its slender standards and steam, trussed-beam crown rest frame.
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Author:		 G Hudson
Diana Sproat
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Publisher:		 AOC Archaeology Ltd
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Year of Publication:		 2021
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County: Greater London
Parish: Croydon, unparished area
Country: England
District: Croydon
Grid Reference: 531210, 165906 (Easting, Northing)
Grid Reference: 531167, 165974 (Easting, Northing)
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VICTORIAN GAS HOLDER (Tag)
GAS HOLDER (Monument Type England)
EARLY 20TH CENTURY GAS HOLDER (Tag)
ANALYTICAL BUILDINGS RECORD (LEVEL 3) (Event)
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
VICTORIAN
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OASIS Id: aocarcha1-411878
Report id: 23686_V
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Created Date:		 10 Jul 2023