Gas Court Complex, Culzean Country Park-Maybole
Restoration of a mid 19th century Gas Court comprising gas house, gas manager's house, base of original gas holder, enclosing walls and landscaping of internal areas. Installation of displays demonstrating gas manufacture, history of gas industry and also commemorating the ...
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Project details
| Title: | Gas Court Complex, Culzean Country Park-Maybole |
|---|---|
| Entr. year: | 1992 |
| Result: | Diploma |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Town: | Maybole, South Ayrshire (Scotland) |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Notes: | |
| Building type/ Project type: | industrial heritage |
| Former use: | Gas court |
| Actual use: | Museum |
| Built: | 19th century |
| Architect / Proj.leader: | Bob Heath |
| The Jury's citation: | "For the meticulous reconstruction of the Gas Court Camplex at Culzean Country Park" |
| Web, Links: | www.hevac-heritage.org/items_of_interest/gas_making/gas_making.htm |
Description:
Restoration of a mid 19th century Gas Court comprising gas house, gas manager's house, base of original gas holder, enclosing walls and landscaping of internal areas. Installation of displays demonstrating gas manufacture, history of gas industry and also commemorating the bi-centenary of the achievement of William Murdoch, inventor of gas lighting in 1792 and father of the modern gas industry.
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