Chapelcross nuclear power station

Chapelcross nuclear power station is a former Magnox nuclear power station undergoing decommissioning. It is located in Annan in Dumfries and Galloway in southwest Scotland, and was in operation from 1959 to 2004.

Photo: John, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Industry
…lies at an elevation of 276 feet (84 metres)
…is operated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority
…dates from 1959
Description: nuclear power station in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
Also known as
“Chapelcross power station”
“ex Chapelcross Nuclear Power Station”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Galabank and Robgill Tower.

Galabank

Stadium

Photo: Colin Kinnear, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Galabank is a football stadium in the town of Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Galabank is situated 2 miles southwest of Chapelcross nuclear power station.

Robgill Tower

Castle

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Robgill Tower is a tower house near Kirkpatrick Fleming on the banks of the river Kirtle. Robgill Tower is situated 2½ miles northeast of Chapelcross nuclear power station.

Annan Hospital

Hospital

Annan Hospital is a health facility in Stapleton Road, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Annan Hospital is situated 2 miles south of Chapelcross nuclear power station.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Brydekirk and Kirtlebridge.

Brydekirk

Village

Photo: Walter Baxter, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Brydekirk is a village in Annandale… Brydekirk is situated 2 miles west of Chapelcross nuclear power station.

Kirtlebridge

Village

Photo: Walter Baxter, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Kirtlebridge is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland. Kirtlebridge is situated 2½ miles northeast of Chapelcross nuclear power station.