Slipway, Penclawdd
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Slipway, Penclawdd
Image: © Eirian Evans Taken: 21 May 2022
This slipway is all that remains of the canal dock which was built here between 1811-13. Penclawdd Canal was used to transfer coal to sea going vessels. The canal was never successful and closed after a few years.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.643286
Longitude
-4.104635