J4388 : Kilroot power station, Carrickfergus (2)

taken 44 years ago, near to Eden, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

Kilroot power station, Carrickfergus (2)
Kilroot power station, Carrickfergus (2)
See J4388 : Kilroot power station, Carrickfergus. A view of the power station, during construction, from the Fisherman’s Quay. Continue to J4388 : Kilroot power station, Carrickfergus (3).
Kilroot power station, Carrickfergus

Kilroot power station was built between 1974 and 1982 with generation starting in 1981. The chimney, at 650ft, is the tallest structure (other than transmitting masts) in Northern Ireland. This link has more information about the station’s history LinkExternal link.

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J4388, 36 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Saturday, 5 April, 1980   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 1 January, 2010
Geographical Context
Energy infrastructure  Suburb, Urban fringe 
Category
Building site   (more nearby)
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 438 886 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:43.5269N 5:46.0892W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! J 421 877
View Direction
East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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Carrickfergus  Kilroot Power Station  Power Station  Building Site 

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