Hafodyrynys Colliery
It Came From Another Planet... the sole remaining structure at the former Hafodyrynys colliery, which straddled the Pontypool-Neath line just East of Crumlin viaduct, is the former washery, seen here in May 2010. A local businessman asked for it to be left standing so that he could convert it into a restaurant. By the time he had found out that he couldn't get the curved glass needed for the windows, the demolition team had moved on.. the building still stands.
Location: Hafodyrynys Colliery (former)
Original line: Crumlin Valley Collieries Ltd
Photographer: Ken Strachan
Contact photographer: Ken Strachan
Photosets: South Wales, ancient and modern
Date: 31/05/2010
Image number: 30371
