The ford at Factory Brook Llanblethian
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Image: © Mick Lobb Taken: 22 Aug 2008
The ford and footbridge where Causeway Hill and Factory Road on the west edge of the village meet. The relationship between the brook and 'factory' is one of wool where the clean water of the brook would have been essential in its processing when this was a major industry in the area.