University of South Wales, Pontypridd Campus - beam engine
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University of South Wales, Pontypridd Campus - beam engine
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 25 Mar 1983
Formerly Treforest Polytechnic. c1845 beam engine by Varteg Iron Co and used at Newbridge Colliery. Known as Calvert's engine. Preserved here for many years.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.588038
Longitude
-3.325596