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Cantref Reservoir Water Filtration Plant

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NPRN416347
Map ReferenceSN91NE
Grid ReferenceSN9996015200
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPowys
Old CountyBrecknockshire
CommunityLlanfrynach
Type Of SiteWATER TANK
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
Water filtration plant located at the southern end, beyond the dam of Cantref Reservoir (NPRN: 404685). Cantref reservoir was built in the late 1800's to supply Cardiff with water. Started in 1886 the reservoir was completed in 1892 with a capacity of 323 million gallons and a water level of 1073ft OD.

Photographed during aerial reconnaissance by RCAHMW on 9th June 2008.
L Osborne, 24th March 2012.