Hanover Square

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Hanover Square

Benchmark on Railway Bridge This tiny Benchmark can be found on the SW buttress of the railway bridge on Nantong Way. — Benchmark on Railway Bridge Credit: Adrian Dust

Hanover Square is a charming residential area located in Glamorgan, a historic county in South Wales. Situated in the heart of the vibrant town of Cardiff, Hanover Square offers a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, showcasing the area's rich history.

The square is known for its elegant terraced houses, which have been well-preserved over the years. These houses feature beautiful facades, intricate detailing, and large sash windows that provide an abundance of natural light. Many of the properties have been converted into stylish apartments, while others remain as grand family homes.

The square itself is a tranquil green space, providing residents with a peaceful retreat from the bustling city. Lined with mature trees and well-manicured lawns, it is a popular spot for locals to relax, have picnics, or socialize with their neighbors.

Hanover Square boasts a prime location, with easy access to a range of amenities. The area is well-served by public transportation, with several bus stops nearby and a train station within walking distance. Residents can find a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, and entertainment options in the surrounding streets, ensuring that everything they need is just a stone's throw away.

With its combination of architectural beauty, peaceful surroundings, and convenient location, Hanover Square is a highly sought-after place to live in Glamorgan. It offers residents a perfect blend of history, tranquility, and modern city living.

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Hanover Square Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.638475/-3.915724 or Grid Reference SS6795. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Benchmark on Railway Bridge

This tiny Benchmark can be found on the SW buttress of the railway bridge on Nantong Way.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the wall in front of No15 Harbour View. It marks a point 56.294m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Footbridge over Fabian Way

Taken from the westbound "Vale of Neath" bus stop on the road entering Port Tennant. The houses beyond the bridge are in the neighbouring square SS6793.

Z Pryce

Recently Renovated Power House and Clock, Swansea

The power house and clock tower of the former Hafod-Morfa Copperworks (closed 1980).

David Lewis

Llyn y Fendrod (The Fendrod Lake), Llansamlet, Swansea

David Lewis

Canada Geese, Llyn y Fendrod, Llansamlet, Swansea

David Lewis

Bronze Age Standing Stone

1.3m high with base 1.2m x 0.5m.

Adrian Dust

Penderyn Distillery, Landore

This magnificent looking plant has been assembled in the former powerhouse, later a canteen of a former copperworks at Landore. This building has been thoroughly wrecked but has now been rehabilitated as a new distillery, visitor centre and shop for Penderyn Whisky. This was a hastily grabbed shot as somebody was unhappy with us taking a picture from a public area (the park and ride car park) through an open door.

Chris Allen

Penderyn Distillery

This is Penderyn's third whisky distillery and the most recent. It is based in the formed Hafod copperworks' powerhouse that then became a canteen. This building had been extremely derelict but has now been rehabilitated.

Chris Allen

Penderyn Distillery, Landore

This was the former powerhouse and then a canteen for the Hafod copper works that was Yorkshire Imperial Metals. It has now been beautifully restored as a whisky distillery but was a total wreck when I saw it in 2012 - SS6695 : Remains of Yorkshire Imperial Metals Hafod Works, Landore.

Chris Allen

Landore Works - rolling mill

This is part of the former Hafod copper works and this shows a pair of two-high rolling stands with gear revers that were driven by a 600 horsepower Musgrave uniflow engine. This replaced an earlier beam engine. This site is finally receiving some much needed attention and it is to be hoped it will one day be restored and in much better condition.

Chris Allen

Hafod Works, Landore - uniflow engine

This is the former Yorkshire imperial Metals Hafod Works at Landore. The works closed as recently as 1980 and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. However, this rare 1910 built John Musgrave uniflow built to a Stumpf licence has not been faring too well. My attempts to have an official visit before the works closed and fell into dereliction were sadly unsuccessful. I would love to have seen this works in good condition. Since my last visit in 2012 the site has improved with a new roof, restored crane, security fencing and safe flooring over the previous holes. It is intended to restore this engine to a workable condition but it is a gargantuan job. This view shows it in 2012 - SS6694 : Landore Works - ruined steam engine.

Chris Allen

Hafod Works, Landore - uniflow engine

Chris Allen

Hafod Works, Landore - uniflow engine

This is the former Yorkshire imperial Metals Hafod Works at Landore. The works closed as recently as 1980 and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. However, this rare 1910 built John Musgrave uniflow built to a Stumpf licence has not been faring too well. My attempts to have an official visit before the works closed and fell into dereliction were sadly unsuccessful. I would love to have seen this works in good condition. Since my last visit in 2012 the site has improved with a new roof, restored crane, security fencing and safe flooring over the previous holes. It is intended to restore this engine to a workable condition but it is a gargantuan job. This view includes the heavily robbed and damaged barring engine in the right foreground. It is intended to restore this first. Paradoxically, a sunny day is not the best for photographing this engine as the light is very uneven.

Chris Allen

Hafod Works, Landore - uniflow engine

This 600 horsepower Musgrave uniflow drove a copper rolling mill until 1980 and was in immaculate condition when the works closed. Within 5 years it was a wreck and this was how it looked in 2012. Since then works has started on making the engine house safe and habitable, the crane has been restored and the holes in the floor covered. There is a volunteer group seeking to restore the engine and a bid has been made for money to restore the barring engine in the first instance.

Chris Allen

Hafod Works, Landore - Musgrave engine house

This building contains the remains of a 1910 Musgrave uniflow steam engine with rope drive to the copperplate rolling mill. This was working until 1980 and after a long period of decay the site is now to be restored. The engine house has already had a new roof and the crane has been restored ahead of starting work on the engine.

Chris Allen

Hafod Works, Landore - rolling mill clutches

This is in the open air now. The steam engine drove two high rolling mills via a geared reversing mechanism with a steam reversing engine selecting one of two friction clutches. The clutches are seen here with the rolling stands to the right and the large flywheel to the left. The vertical lever in the middle is moved left or right by the reversing engine and is seen in a near neutral position. As I understand it, engaging the right hand clutch provides direct drive to the rolls with the gear train revolving idly. Selecting the left hand clutch engages the gear train (5 gears) and reverses the rolls although the engine only runs in one direction. As far as I know this is now a unique survivor in the UK and really deserves proper weather protection and restoration.

Chris Allen