Lemington Glass Works

Lemington Glass Works was the site of glass production in Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for over 200 years. All that remains now is its iconic last glass cone, a famous local landmark.

Lemington Glass Works
Lemington Glass Works c.1900
Location in Tyne and Wear
General information
TypeGlass Works
LocationLemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Coordinates54.979°N 1.717°W / 54.979; -1.717
OS gridNZ182649
Current tenantsLand Rover
Stanegate Cookers and Stoves
Completed1787
DemolishedPartly in 1837 and 1997
Height35 m (115 ft)
Dimensions
Diameter21 m (69 ft)
Design and construction
Main contractorNorthumberland Glass Company
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