Clydach ironworks history books

Clydach dingle on the northern outskirts of the town was the first scene of this industry. Clydach house, llanelly, monmouthshire history in structure. The clydach gorge is a steepsided valley in southeast wales down which the river clydach. Beaufort, nantyglo, clydach and blaenavon ironworks arrived late in the context of.

Llangynidr, breconshire, wales genealogy familysearch wiki. It contains evidence of an 18th century blast furnace and forge, a series of early tramroads, two limeworks, the clydach ironworksenlarged in the 1840s to. The most significant of the ironworks constructed in the gorge, however, was the clydach ironworks, constructed some time before 1795, following the introduction of coke as the fuel for blast furnaces during the latter half of the 18th century. Clydach ironworks at ngr so2292 was excavated and part restored in 1980s. The area contains at its core the early postmedieval industrial sites of llanelly furnace sam br160 mon and llanelly forge established in the 17th century by the hanbury family of pontypool, and operated from 1797 by the clydach ironworks co. Welsh mines society member of the national association of mining history organisations. Llangunider, breconshire, wales genealogy familysearch wiki. Clydach gorge historical processes, themes and background. Clydach ironworks was first established in 1793, close to sources of iron ore, coal and limestone. An article for swansea history society, for their magazine. Clydach ironworks clydach gorge, breconshire photography by john ball 24 sep 1998 with agfa ephoto307 digtal camera. Sited in a beautiful location rich in industrial archaeology, tramroads and pathways, the nearby beech woodlands are some of the oldest in wales.

Clydach ironworks clydach gorge, breconshire photography by john ball 24 sep 1998 with agfa ephoto307 digtal camera the remains of the old clydach ironworks are situated at the bottom of the clydach gorge about four miles west of abergavenny. The blast furnaces here were in production for over 65 years. Clydach house is a grade ii listed building in llanelly, monmouthshire, wales. Britannia, 24 1993,society for the promotion of roman studies broomfield et al. Clydach gorge or cwm clydach has been designated a sssi. Books go search hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. Prior to 1796, gilwern village was mainly a farming community although iron was produced in small quantities in clydach. Clydach ironworks, near abergavenny, monmouthshire established in the 1790s with cokefired blast furnaces 1820 advert.

But by 1861 the furnaces were cold and have remained so ever since though they were listed as assets until. The old iron works in the gorge are more than worth a visit, you get to it by crossing one. The ironmasters, ironworks and people of the north west. If you have an allotment and need much more then youre welcome to go and pick it from our field. Clydach, a rivulet and a hamlet on the southeast border of brecon. Most were established during the nineteenth century in industrialising southeast wales with a smaller number in northeast wales, west wales and elsewhere. Important history, being part of the clydach ironworks, the major industry in the area from 1793 1878. Sir henry bartle edward frere, 1st baronet, 18151884, a british colonial administrator, was born at clydach house the son of edward frere, manager of clydach ironworks. This is a list of ironworks that have been established within wales, united kingdom.

Clydach ironworks was up and running in 1793 with a second furnace in 1797. Alexander cordells international bestselling book about the valleys, rape of the fair. While perusing some old letters and reports left behind them by the muirkirk iron company, it occurred to me that at least a gap of 76 years could be filled up, if a short history of the old muirkiek iron company was given. Notable people edit sir henry bartle edward frere, 1st baronet, 18151884, a british colonial administrator, was born at clydach house the son of edward frere, manager of clydach ironworks. Llanelly, breconshire genealogy heraldry and history. The bridge is a prominent survival of the important industrial landscape of the clydach gorge. The clydach ironworks was the most significant ironworks developed in the cwm gorge. Brian joined the ironworks team in december 2017 as an expert level barber. Photographic souvenir of old clydach and district vol 1. Clydach gorge historical processes, themes and background introduction.

Clydach gorge is a real slice of victorian industrial history. Plus, free twoday shipping for six months when you sign up for amazon prime for students. Clydach photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. One or both of my grgrgrgrandparents were left something from his estate dont know what, or to whom. Ps97k to help save history of ironworks a pensioner who bought slave shackles from a car boot sale for pounds 2 believes the relics were made at an historic south wales ironworks and are worth a small fortune. Listed as a wellpreserved late c18 tramroad bridge of impressive span.

The site is intended to act as a photographic record showing mainly the surface mining remains such as engine houses, structures and buildings etc from the coal, metal. Clydach gorge gilwern 2020 all you need to know before you. Of particular interest are the appendices which list. Cwm clydach, a deep gorge cutting the northeast edge of the south wales coalfield, between llangattock mountain mynydd llangatwg and the uplands of north gwent, provides a natural route corridor.

The region surveyed furnishes valuable evidence of conditions and events of all epochs from the prehistoric to our own times. Clydach is in the parish of llanelly, breconshire, close to the monmouthshire border. The gorge was one of the first locations in the region to be industrialised though it still retains its natural environment. D davies, the history of pontardawe by john e morgan hirfryn 1911. He was cutting hair just as a fun hobby at the age of 15. Industrial archaeology trails in a north gwent valley john van laun on. Brian puts his own spin on haircuts making them look more modern and definitely the talk of the town. Blaenavon ironworks, the most important site in the history of the town. The coal, however, is now exhausted and the ironworks are closed. It is hoped that the work will prove a welcome contribution to the history of wales. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. With the introduction of the use of coal for smelting iron at the clydach ironworks larger quantities were produced and transportation became a priority. We have a number of publications available for sale through the society. Many tramroads were authorised by acts of parliament to serve a canal.

Dream in a cave nearby, having heard the local legendsstory of pwca puck in english. The society was founded in april 1983 by a group of enthusiasts, and now has around 400 members. I was brought up in this small village, lived at 1, st johns road with my grandparents frank and emily potter. Rather there was a history of copper smelting, coal mining and iron production within the clydach valley. The establishment of the blaenavon ironworks the blaenavon ironworks opened in the year 1789, it was a very expensive, ambitious and somewhat risky venture initially costing a considerable. Founded by aaron manby, it is most famous for constructing the first iron steamer, the aaron manby, in 1821. See all books memories of clydach read and share your memories of clydach itself or of a particular photo of clydach. Clydach and llanelly hill past public group facebook.

Clydach ironworks so 2288 22 clydach ironworks was up and running in 1793 with a second furnace in 1797. Translated by ivor griffiths, 1996 the history of the calvinistic methodists in clydach. Established in 1889, the original clyde iron works was a steel foundry and manufacturer of heavy machinery such as the whirley crane, skidders, yarders, hoists. Baileys govilon tramroad the industrial archaeology and. While perusing some old letters and reports left behind them by the muirkirk iron company, it occurred to me that at least a gap of 76 years could be filled up, if a short history of. The rivulet rises on the mynyddllangynidr mountain. Railway bridges constructed included that of the viaduct for the london and birmingham to holyhead railway at shifnal, shropshire which was cast in 1848. Inspired by the turbulent industrial history of south wales he wrote. Books each volume of photographic souvenir consists of about 60 pages, all produced to a high standard on good quality glossy paper. Clydach gorge south the industrial archaeology and history. Stone certificates mining disasters in rhymney valley brown, roger lee. Ironworks article about ironworks by the free dictionary.

Many workers at the clydach, nantyglo and beaufort iron works made their homes at brynmawr, but the industry of the town itself was the gathering of the raw materials, ironore, blackband and coal. The early history of the old south wales ironworks, 1760. Just below the waterfall of the river clydach a forge and rolling mill had been constructed by neath abbey ironworks in 1825, using a waterwheel for power, and in 1870 the forge was converted to a textile mill. Engines were next substituted to avoid problems in a drought and, later still, electric motors in 1945.

The ironworks have also been responsible for the manufacture of numerous canal and railway bridges of the 19th century. As well as manufacturing bridges, they also produced locomotives. Baileys govilon tramroad the industrial archaeology and history. Llangunider, breconshire, wales genealogy genealogy. An article for swansea history society, for their magazine, the chronicle, by clive reed by scs on oct 2, 2016 5. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. His elder sister, mary anne frere, was born circa 1802 in clydach, and his younger sister, frances anne frere, was born circa 1819 in clydach. The early history of the old south wales ironworks, 1760 to 1840. She was only the first of a number of steamboats built on the knockdown principle. A third furnace followed in 1826 and a fourth in 1843 and over 50 people were. History of clydach, in monmouthshire and brecknockshire. Baileys tramroad from nantyglo ironworks to govilon wharf on the brecon and abergavenny canal was built in 1821 to a gauge of c44. The early history of the old south wales ironworks, 1760 to 1840 lloyd, john on.

Charles waring, the works agent, described the neath abbey iron company is an engine manufactory, and contains a department for iron ship. A third furnace followed in 1826 and a fourth in 1843 and over 50 people were employed in 1841 by the works and its suppliers. Trinity forward movement chapel became trinity presbyterian church of wales, and is now bethel evangelical church. Clydach hlca001 glamorgangwent archaeological trust. The parish includes the townships of blainey, duffryn and fro collieries, quarries, and the clydach ironworks are the chief sources of employment. Frere was born at clydach house, clydach, monmouthshire, the son of edward frere, manager of clydach ironworks, and mary ann green. The rhymney railway oakwood library of railway history, 9. Swansea council services suspended from 18 march to help the community fight coronavirus include. By the 1850s tramroads were quite outdated and it was converted to a railway, the merthyr, tredegar and abergavenny railway mtar, which opened in 1862. Neath abbey ironworks, dyffryn clydach, reputed to be one of the greatest engineering concerns in south wales. Now he is a professional barber with over 15 years of experience.

If anyone is in need of some horse manure, theres 4 bags left down the bottom of my drive station house at the top of the hill. Llanellyllanelli breconshire local and family history society. It is situated near the foot of the bwlch mountains on the river usk and the brecon canal. Horseley ironworks were also responsible for manufacturing in the railway industry. Established in 1889, the original clyde iron works was a steel foundry and manufacturer of heavy machinery such as the whirley crane, skidders, yarders, hoists and derricks used in the booming logging industry. Blast furnaces neath abbey ironworks dyffryn clydach. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy photographic souvenir of old clydach and district. The ironworks were constructed around 179395 after coke had been introduced as a fuel for blast furnaces. Jun 24, 2015 neath abbey ironworks, dyffryn clydach, reputed to be one of the greatest engineering concerns in south wales. It contains a variety of articles on the history of the area, recent activities of the council, and photographs of new developments and members of staff. The history of clydach clydach ar cylch by t valentine evans, gorseinon. Clydach ironworks furnace site remains clydach ironworks at ngr so2292 was excavated and part restored in 1980s. The clydach gorge also known as cwm clydach is a steepsided valley in southeast wales down which the river clydach flows to the river usk.

Our story is one deeply rooted in wales industrial and social history. Coal, in the form of coke, had only just replaced charcoal as the best source of fuel for blast furnaces and the ironworks remained in reduction for around 65 years. The history of brymbo ironworks is to be brought alive with the help of a ps97,500 lottery grant. The valley of the clydach is partly a gorge, is flanked on both sides for a considerable distance by limestone rock about 500 feet thick, and exhibits highly picturesque features. The early history of the old south wales ironworks, 1760 to. Clydach iron works nr gilwern at foot of a465 black rock hill established in the late 18th century near the site of an earlier works and forge, clydach ironworks continued operating until 1884. The remains of the old clydach ironworks are situated at the bottom of the clydach gorge about four miles west of abergavenny. Browse 8 photo books on clydach and the surrounding area. Clydach iron works nr gilwern at foot of a465 black rock hill. The early history of the old south wales ironworks.