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Bryn-du Works Offices

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 08115m
Trust : Glamorgan Gwent
Community : Margam
Unitary authority : Neath Port Talbot
NGR : SS8363083770
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL COMMERCIAL OFFICE

Summary :
In November 2004 GGAT was commissioned by Celtic Energy Ltd to carry out a desk-based assessment of the effect on archaeological resource of a proposed extension of operations at Margam Opencast Mine. The assessment identified 74 sites within the study area, 33 of which were within the area of the proposed extension: Bryn-du Works Offices

Description :
In November 2004 GGAT was commissioned by Celtic Energy Ltd to carry out a desk-based assessment of the effect on archaeological resource of a proposed extension of operations at Margam Opencast Mine. The assessment identified 74 sites within the study area, 33 of which were within the area of the proposed extension.

Bryn-du Works Offices
Offices for the Bryn-du Works marked on the first edition 1884 Ordnance Survey map. Building is still standing; it appears to have been converted to a byre or stables. Now in a derelict state. The main structure is built of rubble stone with details including quoins and segmented arches to the doors and windows in orange brick. Building is roofed in slate and formerly vented by ridge ventilators,; ventilators are now missing. A small building built of yellow brick is attached to the western end of the main building by a brick built annex. The small building is also roofed in slate with a single chimney. A brick built lean-to is built against the eastern end of the main building.
(Roberts and Sherman 2004)


Sources :
Roberts R & Sherman A. , 2004 , Margam Opencast Extension, Neath Port Talbot: archaeological assessment.

Events :
E005323 : Margam Opencast Extension, Neath Port Talbot (year : 2004)
E005217 : Margam Opencast Extension (year : 2004)

Related records
GGAT Historic Environment Record (HER) 08102m

Compiled date : 28-09-2016


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