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Housed in one of the two former blowing engine houses at [[Ynysfach Ironworks]].
Housed in one of the two former blowing engine houses at [[Ynysfach Ironworks]].


Although there are few artefacts on display, the emphasis is on records of the local industries, and knowledgable volunteers are on hand, keen to supply information.
'''THE HERITAGE CENTRE WAS 'TEMPORARILY CLOSED' FROM DECEMBER 2017''' pending ...... [https://www.visitmerthyr.co.uk/things-to-do/attractions/ynysfach-engine-house/ 'Visit Merthyr' webpage Feb 2020]


The engine house itself is impressive, and remains of some of the massive internal cast iron structures can be seen.
Although there were few artefacts on display, the emphasis was on records of the local industries, and knowledgable volunteers were on hand, keen to supply information.
 
The engine house itself is impressive, and remains of some of the massive internal cast iron structures could be seen.


Outside, in the grounds of the adjacent college, are the remains of the large masonry blast furnaces.
Outside, in the grounds of the adjacent college, are the remains of the large masonry blast furnaces.
[http://www.visitmerthyr.co.uk/attractions/ynysfach-engine-house.aspx 'Visit Merthyr' webpage]


[http://regenwales.org/documents/CREWoffices-Directions.pdf Directions]
[http://regenwales.org/documents/CREWoffices-Directions.pdf Directions]

Latest revision as of 17:57, 6 February 2020

JD Ynysfach House.jpg
End of cast iron girder
This large casting is probably part of the bedplate which supported the blowing engine steam cylinder and crankshaft bearings
Cast iron lintels in doorway through the column which supported the engine's rocking beam
Blast furnace fronts, from college yard

in Merthyr Tydfil

Housed in one of the two former blowing engine houses at Ynysfach Ironworks.

THE HERITAGE CENTRE WAS 'TEMPORARILY CLOSED' FROM DECEMBER 2017 pending ...... 'Visit Merthyr' webpage Feb 2020

Although there were few artefacts on display, the emphasis was on records of the local industries, and knowledgable volunteers were on hand, keen to supply information.

The engine house itself is impressive, and remains of some of the massive internal cast iron structures could be seen.

Outside, in the grounds of the adjacent college, are the remains of the large masonry blast furnaces.

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