Pentre'r-Gaseg

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Pentre'r-Gaseg

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

Pentre'r-Gaseg is a small village located in the county of Glamorgan, South Wales. Situated in the beautiful countryside, it is nestled between rolling hills and green pastures. The village is known for its picturesque landscapes and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The name Pentre'r-Gaseg translates to "the village of the mare" in English, reflecting its rural heritage and historical connection to farming. Agriculture has played a significant role in the village's economy, with the surrounding fields being used for grazing livestock and growing crops.

The village itself is characterized by a collection of charming cottages and traditional stone houses, giving it a quaint and timeless feel. There is a sense of community spirit in Pentre'r-Gaseg, with friendly locals who are always willing to lend a helping hand or share stories about the village's history.

Although small in size, Pentre'r-Gaseg offers a range of amenities to its residents and visitors. These include a local pub, a small convenience store, and a village hall that hosts various community events throughout the year. The village also boasts several walking trails and nature reserves, allowing visitors to explore the surrounding countryside and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.

Overall, Pentre'r-Gaseg is a hidden gem in Glamorgan, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its idyllic setting, friendly community, and connection to nature make it a truly special place to visit or call home.

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Pentre'r-Gaseg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.642503/-3.916906 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

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

Footbridge over the Fendrod stream, Llansamlet, Swansea

Footbridge just north of the point where the stream joins Llyn y Fendrod (The Fendrod Lake).

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