Waun-Gron

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Waun-Gron

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

Waun-Gron is a small village located in the historic county of Glamorgan, Wales. Situated in the southern part of the country, it is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The village is home to a close-knit community of approximately 500 residents.

The landscape of Waun-Gron is characterized by its natural beauty and tranquility. The village is surrounded by open fields and farmland, contributing to its rural charm. The nearby river adds to the scenic appeal, attracting nature enthusiasts and providing a peaceful backdrop for walks and outdoor activities.

Although small in size, Waun-Gron boasts a rich history. The village has ancient roots and is dotted with historical landmarks, including a medieval church that dates back to the 12th century. The church, with its distinctive architecture and stained glass windows, serves as a reminder of the area's cultural heritage.

Despite its rural setting, Waun-Gron is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities. The village has a reliable public transportation system, ensuring convenient access to amenities and services. Additionally, the nearby market town provides a range of shops, restaurants, and recreational facilities for residents to enjoy.

Residents of Waun-Gron take great pride in their community and actively participate in various local events and initiatives. The village hosts an annual summer fair, which brings together locals and visitors alike for a day of festivities and celebration.

Overall, Waun-Gron offers a serene and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle amidst the natural beauty of Glamorgan.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.651834/-3.9485992 or Grid Reference SS6596. 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

Recently Renovated Power House and Clock, Swansea

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

David Lewis

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the SW angle of the school. It marks a point 153.278m above mean sea level.

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

Landore Social Club, Swansea

Dylan Moore

Hafod Works, Landore - crane

The restored Musgrave crane of 1910 in the Musgrave engine house. It has been restored to full working condition ahead of the hoped for restoration of the uniflow engine.

Chris Allen

Hafod Works, Landore - rolling mill gears

This shows part of the reverse gear train on the two high rolling mill. The small idler in the middle provides the reverse motion when the gears are engaged by one of two clutches. The one clutch connects the second motion shaft directly to the rolls while the other clutch takes the drive through 5 chevron gears to the stands. On my previous visit in 2012 I had not completely worked out exactly how the reversing mechanism worked.

Chris Allen

Hafod Works, Landore - barring engine

These are the remains of the vertical duplex steam barring engine that turned the flywheel of the 1910 Musgrave uniflow engine. The flywheel rim is on the left. The barring engine crankshaft and worm drive gear should be at the top between the two bearing houses but most of the motion has been stolen. It is intended that the barring engine will be restored first and a funding application has been made.

Chris Allen

Hafod Works, Landore - uniflow engine

This is the crank end of the 1910 Musgrave uniflow steam engine of 600 horsepower. The foreground is dominated by the large crankshaft governor that shifts the eccentric for the inlet valves. The large counterbalanced double web crank is to its left. The cylinder with its drop steam valves is in the right background. It is intended to restore this engine.

Chris Allen

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Waun-Gron is located at Grid Ref: SS6596 (Lat: 51.651834, Lng: -3.9485992)

Unitary Authority: Swansea

Police Authority: South Wales

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