NPRN404687
Map ReferenceST17NW
Grid ReferenceST1392077030
Unitary (Local) AuthorityCardiff
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityEly
Type Of SitePUMPING STATION
PeriodPost Medieval
DescriptionA pumping station was built on this site, adjacent to Ely Wells, in 1850 by Cardiff Waterworks Company and a piped supply began in 1852. The undertaking was purchased by Cardiff Corporation in 1879 and was extended in 1881-2. The wells supplemented the Cardiff supply until 1926. Latterly they have supplied water to Aberthaw Power Station.