DescriptionIn 1870, the gas company was known as the Llantrisant Gas Works and the secretary was W. John and they were trying to recruit a new gas manager.
In 1872, the following was advertised "To be Let, for a term of Seven years from 1st January next, the LANTRISANT GAS WORKS (Capital £2,500). Anyone understanding the business will find this a very eligible investment. A good house and garden are attached." Secretary W. John, Brynteg oil works (JGL 16/1/1872). The original gasworks which were marked on OS maps from 1875 to 1899. Messrs, Stephenson, Alexander, and Co. offered for sale by public auction the Llantrisant Gas Works, plant, and premises, "erected on a freehold piece of land containing 1,622 square yards or there-abouts, situate at Penygawsy," together with a manager's dwelling house and garden. The gasholder is 30ft. in diameter by 10ft. deep, and capable of holding 8,000 cubic feet of gas. The Pontclown Gas Works, erected on a leasehold piece of land containing half an acre, with the plant, held for a residue of a term of 99 years from the 2nd day of August 1875, under V. H. Vaughan Lee, M.P., at an annual rent of £20, were also included. The biddings commenced at £1,500 and rose by £100 bids to £2,000. after which the property was secured by Mr. Evan John, Llantrisant (Weekly Mail 23rd August 1879). The gasworks were visible on the 1875 to 1992 OS maps.
