Memorial wheels, Cwmtillery
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Memorial wheels, Cwmtillery
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 24 Jun 2013
Located at the northern end of Brookside Row. On seeing the former colliery winding wheels, I thought that they were a memorial to Cwmtillery Colliery which operated in this area from 1843-1982. However, none of the inscriptions mention the colliery. The inscription on the stone base between the wheels is a dedication to William Williams of Cwmtillery who was killed in the Chartist uprising in 1839. Above this inscription is one with several letters missing. The remaining letters are IN ER MEMORY OF COF AM. The biggest gap is between IN and ER. The inscription on the stone in front of the wheels is LSCC 1908.
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Image Location
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51.746672
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-3.134829