Does anyone know what this is...

[seven8]

Google Map Link

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=51.684894,-3.095229&spn=0.000856,0.002414&t=h&z=19

This is something I have often wondered about having passed it many times over the years. I think it is something to do with the mines; maybe a vent shaft or similar. It is on the Haffodrynys Rd (spelling) between Pontypool and Crumlin, and I am wondering if anyone knows what it actually is.

Thanks.

 

[Reaperman]

It's part of a Coal washery, water settlement / storage tank I think.

Foxylady has some photos of it here: http://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/showthread.php?t=3672&highlight=coal+washery

 

[Scotty]

this be it?

 

[seven8]

Yep, that's it thanks. I always did wonder what it was having driven past it so many times. Cheers all, no need to visit that one then eh!

 

[djunna]

Hello

This is the Washery Slurry Tower, All that remains of Hafodrynys New Mine. Millions was spent on this around 1950 to link all the local mines, but it lasted around 10 years shutting in 1966.

 

[Engineer]

http://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/85103/details/HAFODYRYNYS+COAL+PREPARATION+PLANT:+THICKENER+TANK/

 

[Yidio]

could be a UFO

 

[highcannons]

could be a UFO

Bugger! I was gonna say that!!

 

[PaulPowers]

I'll tell you what it is, an opportunity to get a few pics