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Castellnadolig

Heritage Site in Cardiganshire

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Castellnadolig

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the roadside barn at Allt y cordde Farm. It marks a point 131.461m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Castellnadolig, located in Cardiganshire, Wales, is a significant heritage site that holds historical and cultural significance. The site is home to the ruins of a medieval castle, which was built in the 13th century by the Normans. The name "Castellnadolig" translates to "Christmas Castle," although the origins of this name remain unknown.

The castle is situated on a hilltop, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The ruins consist of stone walls, towers, and remnants of a great hall, giving insight into the castle's former grandeur. The architecture showcases a mix of Norman and Welsh influences, reflecting the complex history of the region.

Castellnadolig played a prominent role in Welsh history, witnessing numerous conflicts and changes of ownership over the centuries. It was frequently targeted during battles between the English and Welsh forces, as it held strategic importance in the region. Despite its turbulent past, the castle remained standing until the 17th century when it fell into disrepair and was eventually abandoned.

Today, Castellnadolig is a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from near and far who are intrigued by its rich history. The site offers guided tours, allowing visitors to explore the ruins and learn about the castle's fascinating past. Additionally, the surrounding landscape provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and picnicking.

Overall, Castellnadolig in Cardiganshire stands as a testament to Wales' medieval heritage, offering an immersive experience into the region's history and providing visitors with a glimpse into the castle's former glory.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.127/-4.492 or Grid Reference SN2950. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the roadside barn at Allt y cordde Farm. It marks a point 131.461m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the roadside barn at Allt y cordde Farm. It marks a point 131.461m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Trig Pillar S5813 This pillar can be found in the middle of waste land that used to be Pwntan Quarry.
Ordnance Survey Trig Pillar S5813
This pillar can be found in the middle of waste land that used to be Pwntan Quarry.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S7793 This can be found on the wall of Pwntan Mawr Farm House. For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm15263" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm15263">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S7793
This can be found on the wall of Pwntan Mawr Farm House. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Fronlwyd from B4333 South of Tan-y-groes
Fronlwyd from B4333
South of Tan-y-groes
Gaer Pwntan Parked below house of Preston North End supporter then used good marked footpath to access Pwntan Quarry trig at the summit. Name: Gaer Pwntan Hill number: 15361 Height:225m / 738ft Parent (Ma/M): 2221 Rhos Ymryson Section:31C: South-West Wales County/UA: Cardiganshire [Ceredigion] (CoU) Class: Tump (200-299m) Grid ref:SN291493 (est) Drop: 41m Col:184m SN313508
Gaer Pwntan
Parked below house of Preston North End supporter then used good marked footpath to access Pwntan Quarry trig at the summit. Name: Gaer Pwntan Hill number: 15361 Height:225m / 738ft Parent (Ma/M): 2221 Rhos Ymryson Section:31C: South-West Wales County/UA: Cardiganshire [Ceredigion] (CoU) Class: Tump (200-299m) Grid ref:SN291493 (est) Drop: 41m Col:184m SN313508
Ordnance Survey 1GL Bolt This OS Bolt can be found on the SE face of the Methodist Chapel. It marks a point 183.318m above mean sea level. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4668516" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4668516">Link</a>
Ordnance Survey 1GL Bolt
This OS Bolt can be found on the SE face of the Methodist Chapel. It marks a point 183.318m above mean sea level. Link
Methodist Chapel There is an OS Bolt on the SE face of the chapel. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4668510" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4668510">Link</a>
Methodist Chapel
There is an OS Bolt on the SE face of the chapel. Link
NW to Cardigan Bay from A487 near Tan-y-Groes Out of sight by the sea is the village of Tresaith, a mile or so east of Aberporth.
NW to Cardigan Bay from A487 near Tan-y-Groes
Out of sight by the sea is the village of Tresaith, a mile or so east of Aberporth.
House at Tan-y-Groes
House at Tan-y-Groes
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Browett, Lindley steam engine Inverted vertical compound enclosed engine by Browett, Lindley, Works No. 2253, built 1913 and installed in HMS Tiger. It drives a Rees Roturbo 200 kW dynamo. The ship fought in the battles of Dogger Bank and Jutland, and survived. The vessel was scrapped in 1932 and the engine used at Storthes Hall Hospital, Huddersfield. The engine was latterly on standby until 1982 and was acquired by the National Maritime Museum and kept in store. It came to Internal Fire in 2017 and is now steamable but waiting for more boiler capacity. Internal Fire was set up as a museum of the internal combustion engine but has branched into external combustion engines in the form of steam engines. This is in the first steam hall and is one of several significant items.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Browett, Lindley steam engine
Inverted vertical compound enclosed engine by Browett, Lindley, Works No. 2253, built 1913 and installed in HMS Tiger. It drives a Rees Roturbo 200 kW dynamo. The ship fought in the battles of Dogger Bank and Jutland, and survived. The vessel was scrapped in 1932 and the engine used at Storthes Hall Hospital, Huddersfield. The engine was latterly on standby until 1982 and was acquired by the National Maritime Museum and kept in store. It came to Internal Fire in 2017 and is now steamable but waiting for more boiler capacity. Internal Fire was set up as a museum of the internal combustion engine but has branched into external combustion engines in the form of steam engines. This is in the first steam hall and is one of several significant items.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Willans central valve engine The Willans engine was a compact high speed design that could be direct coupled to a generator and revolutionised electrical generation. For a time it was the dominant design and it is claimed that in 1892 68% of all electricity generation was by Willans engines. However, they were progressively ousted by double acting, pressure lubricated high speed engines and then by turbines. The Willans Works moved to turbine production and thus stayed afloat and turbines are still made there today; in a works dating in part from 1897. This engine was built in 1901 and returned to the works in 1957 for preservation. It is a three crank engine with compound cylinders on each crank and developing 140 horsepower at 360 rpm and direct coupled to a dynamo with an open commutator, It came to Internal Fire in 2017 and will turn on steam but is awaiting a bigger boiler. Also see - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2698928">SP4975 : Alstom, Rugby - Engineering Heritage Award</a>.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Willans central valve engine
The Willans engine was a compact high speed design that could be direct coupled to a generator and revolutionised electrical generation. For a time it was the dominant design and it is claimed that in 1892 68% of all electricity generation was by Willans engines. However, they were progressively ousted by double acting, pressure lubricated high speed engines and then by turbines. The Willans Works moved to turbine production and thus stayed afloat and turbines are still made there today; in a works dating in part from 1897. This engine was built in 1901 and returned to the works in 1957 for preservation. It is a three crank engine with compound cylinders on each crank and developing 140 horsepower at 360 rpm and direct coupled to a dynamo with an open commutator, It came to Internal Fire in 2017 and will turn on steam but is awaiting a bigger boiler. Also see - SP4975 : Alstom, Rugby - Engineering Heritage Award.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Petter steam engine Petters of Yeovil are best known as manufacturers of internal combustion engines. However they also made steam engines at an early stage of the company's history. This was manufactured in 1893 by James B Petter of Yeovil and is a single acting slide valve engine 4" x 6". It is seen driving a Crompton Dynamo of about 1896 vintage. The picture is 50:50 time and flash, hence the see-through flywheel and the flapping belt. This is a unique engine. Internal Fire started as a museum of internal combustion engines but has branched into steam engines.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Petter steam engine
Petters of Yeovil are best known as manufacturers of internal combustion engines. However they also made steam engines at an early stage of the company's history. This was manufactured in 1893 by James B Petter of Yeovil and is a single acting slide valve engine 4" x 6". It is seen driving a Crompton Dynamo of about 1896 vintage. The picture is 50:50 time and flash, hence the see-through flywheel and the flapping belt. This is a unique engine. Internal Fire started as a museum of internal combustion engines but has branched into steam engines.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Waller engine One of the most recent acquisition is a horizontal single cylinder Waller engine with Beales sliding vane exhausters. This was removed from Bath Gas Works in 1975 and moved to Bristol Industrial Museum. It is in Steam Hall 1 and due to space limitations is only fitted with one exhauster. The engine has a Meyer slide valve, single slipper crosshead guide and double web slab crank. The vertical cylinder on the left is the gas pressure governor that uses gas pressure to adjust the speed of the engine.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Waller engine
One of the most recent acquisition is a horizontal single cylinder Waller engine with Beales sliding vane exhausters. This was removed from Bath Gas Works in 1975 and moved to Bristol Industrial Museum. It is in Steam Hall 1 and due to space limitations is only fitted with one exhauster. The engine has a Meyer slide valve, single slipper crosshead guide and double web slab crank. The vertical cylinder on the left is the gas pressure governor that uses gas pressure to adjust the speed of the engine.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Allen 8S30 Solid injection diesel engine built by W H Allen Sons & Co Ltd of Bedford in 1943 for the Radar Research Establishment, Malvern. 8 cylinder 4 stroke with cylinders 240 x 300 mm, 260 kVA at 600 rpm. Drives a 3-phase alternator. Donated by Qinetiq in 2005. This was seen running and made a gorgeous noise - normally aspirated medium speed diesels sound so much nicer than turbo-diesels.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Allen 8S30
Solid injection diesel engine built by W H Allen Sons & Co Ltd of Bedford in 1943 for the Radar Research Establishment, Malvern. 8 cylinder 4 stroke with cylinders 240 x 300 mm, 260 kVA at 600 rpm. Drives a 3-phase alternator. Donated by Qinetiq in 2005. This was seen running and made a gorgeous noise - normally aspirated medium speed diesels sound so much nicer than turbo-diesels.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Sulzer air blast diesel engine One of, if not the oldest working diesel engine in the country. A Sulzer ID25, 25 horsepower air blast diesel engine of 1913 from Somerford Pumping Station of the South Staffordshire Water Company. This has featured in a television programme about the diesel engine as this is very close to in design to Dr Diesel's earliest commercial engines.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Sulzer air blast diesel engine
One of, if not the oldest working diesel engine in the country. A Sulzer ID25, 25 horsepower air blast diesel engine of 1913 from Somerford Pumping Station of the South Staffordshire Water Company. This has featured in a television programme about the diesel engine as this is very close to in design to Dr Diesel's earliest commercial engines.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Belliss & Morcom engine This is the classic Belliss & Morcom of Birmingham inverted vertical compound enclosed V-type engine. Thousands of these were built and were still quite a common sight in the 1970s and 1980s. They are now much less common and it is nice to see this later type of steam engine on display. This particular one is one of a pair built for St Andrew's Hospital, Thorpe Next Norwich in 1931. The cylinders are 10" & 14.5" x 6" and it was good for 95 BHP at 600 rpm. The engines were removed in 1974 and its twin is displayed at Bressingham - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1781059">TM0880 : Belliss Morcom & Maudslay’s Ltd Vertical Steam DC Generator</a>
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Belliss & Morcom engine
This is the classic Belliss & Morcom of Birmingham inverted vertical compound enclosed V-type engine. Thousands of these were built and were still quite a common sight in the 1970s and 1980s. They are now much less common and it is nice to see this later type of steam engine on display. This particular one is one of a pair built for St Andrew's Hospital, Thorpe Next Norwich in 1931. The cylinders are 10" & 14.5" x 6" and it was good for 95 BHP at 600 rpm. The engines were removed in 1974 and its twin is displayed at Bressingham - TM0880 : Belliss Morcom & Maudslay’s Ltd Vertical Steam DC Generator
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Pocket Power Station This meaty piece of kit is a 3 MW power station with a Bristol Siddeley Proteus gas turbine driving an alternator. The end of the turbine is on the right with the hot and noisy bits in a separate room and the exhaust belching fire through the wall. The big grey box is the alternator and the small device on the left is the DC exciter for energising the alternator field coils. This was used at Princetown on Dartmoor. In a remote location like that it is useful for system security and stability as well as peak-lopping. This is a runner usually but not on this occasion. The red and black plaque is a heritage award from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - Pocket Power Station
This meaty piece of kit is a 3 MW power station with a Bristol Siddeley Proteus gas turbine driving an alternator. The end of the turbine is on the right with the hot and noisy bits in a separate room and the exhaust belching fire through the wall. The big grey box is the alternator and the small device on the left is the DC exciter for energising the alternator field coils. This was used at Princetown on Dartmoor. In a remote location like that it is useful for system security and stability as well as peak-lopping. This is a runner usually but not on this occasion. The red and black plaque is a heritage award from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - one of the halls A typical display area with smaller engines flanked by two big vertical multi-cylinder naturally aspirated diesels. Closest is a Belliss and Morcom while in the background is a W H Allen that drove a vertical spindle pump and a generator. Although Internal Fire commenced as a museum of internal combustion engines it now has a burgeoning steam section. If you want to take a good look at the items and record them photographically you will need at least 4 hours, preferably a day.
Internal Fire Museum of Power - one of the halls
A typical display area with smaller engines flanked by two big vertical multi-cylinder naturally aspirated diesels. Closest is a Belliss and Morcom while in the background is a W H Allen that drove a vertical spindle pump and a generator. Although Internal Fire commenced as a museum of internal combustion engines it now has a burgeoning steam section. If you want to take a good look at the items and record them photographically you will need at least 4 hours, preferably a day.
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Castellnadolig is located at Grid Ref: SN2950 (Lat: 52.127, Lng: -4.492)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Ele: 212
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