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Ynysfach Ironworks |
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There
was a working forge located on this site in 1769, but the the
ironworks didn't really take shape until the lease was passed on to
Richard Crawshay.
By 1801 Ynysfach had two blast furnaces planned by
the engineer Watkin George and built by Thomas Jones of Merthyr.
these furnaces were considered large for the period - being 53ft in
height and they were the first of the Cyfarthfa owned furnaces to
have a steam powered blast, which gave them much higher
output.
The
blast furnaces at Ynysfach continued to produce iron until the
strike of 1874.
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Ynysfach
Ironworks by Penry Williams. |
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| Looking across the town the Ynysfach
Ironworks can be seen in distance. |
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| Similar to above - date unknown. |
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Ynysfach
Ironworks, one of the Blast Engine Houses.
The
Engine house in the distance, beside the Chimney Stack, has been been
carefully restored by
Merthyr
Tydfil Heritage Trust. |
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Ynysfach
Ironworks, Furnace.
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furnaces are still visible today alongside the Blast Engine House. |
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Demolishing
the chimney stack - 1949.
The
man crouching behind the stone wall has just fired the charge which
brought down the 100ft
boiler
stack. It was demolished in December 1949, because it was thought to be in
a dangerous
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| The refurbished Engine House. |
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
HERIAN:
Heritage in Action at Ynysfach Engine House needs volunteers for
a permenant exhibition centre beginning in August, aimed at lifelong
learning opportunities in local heritage.
Ideal for anyone that wants to get involved in the
heritage of their local area, and also for those who want to gain some
excellent experience for their CV.
If interested please contact:
Ann Owen (Project
Officer)
HERIAN: Heritage in Action
Ynysfach Engine House
Ynysfach Rd
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1AG
Tel: 01685
723968
E-mail
herian.officeadmin@herian.org
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