Aberdulais Falls
The Aberdulais Falls are found on the River Dulais at Aberdulais, near Neath in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, South Wales. The falls are formed as the river plunges over beds of hard Lower Pennant Sandstone just before meeting the River Neath flowing down the Vale of Neath. They are home to Europe's largest electricity-generating waterwheel.
The falls and associated industrial infrastructure are in the care of the National Trust in recognition of the site's value as a key part of the region's industrial heritage. Car parking for visitors is available just off the A465 road which passes the site. The falls are considered by some to constitute a part of South Wales' celebrated Waterfall Country though the bulk of the falls are located several miles to the northeast at the head of the Vale of Neath.
[edit] History
Power has been drawn from the waterfall since 1584, when it first provided energy used in the manufacture of copper, using ore imported from Cornwall. The copper-works ceased to operate early in the 17th century, and the site was later used for corn-milling and later as a tinplate works. The weir and waterwheel were added during the 19th century.
[edit] External links
Media related to Aberdulais Falls at Wikimedia Commons
- Aberdulais Falls information at the National Trust
- Visitors' website
- Map sources for Aberdulais Falls
- FREE Pictures &Video of Aberdulais Falls on EventPicture.co.uk
Coordinates: 51°40′57″N 3°46′45″W / 51.68257°N 3.77909°W
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