Chapelcross nuclear power station

Chapelcross nuclear power station is a former Magnox nuclear power station undergoing decommissioning. It is located in in in southwest Scotland, and was in operation from 1959 to 2004.
  • Industry
  • …lies at an elevation of around 280 feet (80 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

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Brydekirk and Kirtlebridge.
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2½ miles northeast of Chapelcross nuclear power station
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Latitude
55.01686° or 55° 1′ 1″ north
Longitude
-3.22769° or 3° 13′ 40″ west
Open location code
9C7R2Q8C+PW
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Open­Street­Map feature
landuse = industrial
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In Other Languages

From Czech to Spanish—“Chapelcross nuclear power station” goes by many names.
Jaderná elektrárna ChapelcrossCzech
Chapelcross nuclear power stationDutch
Centrale nucleare di ChapelcrossItalian
チャペルクロス原子力発電所Japanese
Chapelcross kjernekraftverkNorwegian
Chapelcross kjernekraftverkNorwegian Bokmål
Elektrownia jądrowa ChapelcrossPolish
АЭС ЧапелкроссRussian
Chapelcross nuclear pouer stationScots

Localities in the Area

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