Kennington Holder Station - Kennington Oval, London, UK
N 51° 29.084 W 000° 06.886
30U E 700319 N 5707679
The gas holders at this site are probably known to you if you are a fan of cricket. They are situated next to the Oval Cricket Ground and often appear in TV coverage of matches being held there.
Waymark Code: WMHHH4
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/12/2013
Views: 5
A sign at the rntance to the site, in Kennington Oval, tells us:
"Southern
Gas Networks
Kennington Holder Station
Site No 970
For energency service Freephone 0800 111 999"
There appears to be four holders on the side that stands to the north of the cricket ground. The largest holder is in the south east corner of the site and towers over nearby housing.
Usage: Unknown
Type of gasometer: Telescoping
Building year: c1855
Shape of the gasometer: Cylinder
Hight: c25-30m
What year usage ended!: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Take at least one picture of the gasometer. The angle of the photo can be different from the original. Tell about your visit.