Cnap-Llwyd

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Cnap-Llwyd

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

Cnap-Llwyd is a small village located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. Situated near the town of Pontypridd, it is nestled in the picturesque Rhondda Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The village is known for its serene and idyllic setting, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.

Cnap-Llwyd boasts a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. The area is dotted with ancient burial mounds, known locally as "cnap." These burial sites serve as a reminder of the village's ancient past and provide a glimpse into the lives of its early inhabitants.

The village itself is home to a close-knit community, known for its warm hospitality and sense of community spirit. Residents take great pride in their village and strive to maintain its natural beauty and charm. The local pub, The Cnap Inn, acts as a central meeting point for villagers and visitors alike, offering a friendly atmosphere and traditional Welsh hospitality.

In terms of amenities, Cnap-Llwyd offers basic facilities such as a village hall, a primary school, and a small convenience store. However, for more extensive shopping and entertainment options, residents can easily access the nearby town of Pontypridd, which is a short drive away.

Overall, Cnap-Llwyd is a peaceful and scenic village, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Its stunning natural surroundings, rich history, and close-knit community make it a truly special place to visit or call home.

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Cnap-Llwyd Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.650861/-3.939087 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

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

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

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Cnap-Llwyd is located at Grid Ref: SS6596 (Lat: 51.650861, Lng: -3.939087)

Unitary Authority: Swansea

Police Authority: South Wales