Cwm Colliery

[cunningplan]

This is my first post so take it easy on me. My brother in law used to work here and I have been on site when it was up and running years ago. I have always thought about going back one day and have a look around now its closed. I got up early the other week and went to have a look to see if I could get in. They have really secured the site and I am not getting younger, it was not until after a hour walking (Scrambling) around the place and nearly back to where I was parked I found a entry point, but I was by then wet and worn out so will leave that to another day.
All these are take from the outside.

a full set can be found here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/100221036@N06/sets/72157635815700094/

 

[krela]

This is CWM Coke Works, the colliery was round the back and is long gone.

 

[cunningplan]

This is CWM Coke Works, the colliery was round the back and is long gone.

these were taken on the 10 Aug 2013 and was still there the other day when I passed

Sorry I see what you mean, The pit part has gone!

 

[krela]

I've been here a lot over the years, the pit part went many years ago.

Ace photos, black and white suits it well!

 

[flyboys90]

Ace B&W shots.

 

[whitelaw]

The pit may have gone, but the spirit of these places is indefatigable.

 

[Malcog]

Is that the old coke works ? My son used to work in Llantrisant and I could see the cimneys when we drove past Church Village.

 

[cunningplan]

Is that the old coke works ? My son used to work in Llantrisant and I could see the cimneys when we drove past Church Village.

Yes, on the outskirts of Beddau

 

[Sshhhh...]

Very nice shots there!

 

[LENNY147]

This place is always a bit special, nice shots