‘What’s On’ in Blaenau Gwent?
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This trip will involve some walking
The lost hamlet of Pwll Du was situated on the northern slopes of Mynydd-y-Garn-Fawr between Brynmawr and Blaenavon.
A survey of the area was undertaken in 2000 by Rodger Burchell and his findings have been detailed in our latest journal. On this companion trip he will lead us around the site explaining his findings to help us understand where, and how, people lived on top of this bleak mountainside with few modern amenities considered so essential today. We will also be able to see the entrance to Pwll Du tunnel which was the longest horse-powered tramway tunnel to be built in Britain. We will finish the visit with a nice pub lunch.
We would like to thank Mrs Ann Jones for granting access to the land encompassing Pwll Du for the purpose of this trip.
PROGRAMME
Llanhilleth Miners’ Institute – Video presentation
Castell Taliorum, Llanhilleth – Graham Air Morgan
Blaenavon, World Heritage Site – tbc
LUNCH
St Illtyds Church – Video presentation
Bedwellty House, Tredegar – tbc
Copperopolis, Swansea – Richard Evans
I0:00 – 16:00
After the success of their February Saturday opening, Ebbw Vale Works Museum will be opening again from 10:00 -16:00 on Saturday 14th March. This will afford another opportunity for those who work during the week to visit the Museum at the weekend. The Museum Volunteers look forward to welcoming you.
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