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Lake Vyrnwy Dam, Tramway System

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NPRN309728
Map ReferenceSJ02SW
Grid ReferenceSJ0186020150
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPowys
Old CountyMontgomeryshire
CommunityLlanwddyn
Type Of SiteTRAMWAY
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
c.2.0km tramway connecting Hendre quarry with Vyrnwy dam construction site (1881-8), depicted by OS County series (1891).
The line bifocurates as it approaches the construction site, a spur further to the N being apparently concerned with tipping.
The tramway is submerged S of given NGR.
Associated with:
Quarry (Nprn308781)
Dam (Nprn32442).
RCAHMW AP955022/55; 955023/58
J.Wiles 07.01.04