Hetty Shaft, Hopkinstown
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Hetty Shaft, Hopkinstown
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 21 Sep 2019
Part of the former Great Western Colliery that was later part of the Lewis Merthyr - Ty Mawr complex. The winding engine house and head gear are listed Grade 1 and the house dates from 1875, the head gear is a later replacement. The fan and fan house in the foreground are 1950s vintage. Volunteers are restoring the site.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.609056
Longitude
-3.366789