FFOS-Y-FRAN, DOWLAIS OPENCAST;FFOS-Y-FRAN LAND RECLAMATION SCHEME

Site Details

NPRN
407892
Map Reference
SO00NE
Grid Reference
SO06570634
Unitary (Local) Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Old County
Glamorgan
Community
Town
Type of Site
OPENCAST MINE;COAL MINE
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
Modern

Site Description

Opencast coal mine begun 2007 by Miller Argent (South Wales) on former industrial land at Ffos-y-fran, Dowlais Top. Coal mine covers some 367 hectares of derelict land. Preceded by excavations of industrial settlements and other structures by Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust. Recorded during RCAHMW aerial reconnaissance.

T. Driver, RCAHMW, 4th July 2008.