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Gwendraeth River Aqueduct Pump House

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NPRN34713
Map ReferenceSN40NW
Grid ReferenceSN4278605269
Unitary (Local) AuthorityCarmarthenshire
Old CountyCarmarthenshire
CommunityTrimsaran
Type Of SitePUMP HOUSE
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
A reed filled reservoir with a brick built ruin in one corner adjacent to the aqueduct (NPRN 34394). The building is much overgrown with brambles, but there are the remains of engine beds within. ? early 20thC. Possibly used to control flood water inside the aqueduct, which was itself acted as part of the sea defences for this part of the marsh. (TAJ March 1999)

This feature is not depicted on the OS County series 3rd edition of 1915 (Carmarthen. LIII.11).