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Hill Pits, Reservoir, Blaenavon

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NPRN88057
Map ReferenceSO21SW
Grid ReferenceSO2398010280
Unitary (Local) AuthorityTorfaen
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityBlaenavon
Type Of SiteRESERVOIR
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
1. A mid C19 balance pond approximately 40m E-W by 30m, partly water-filled and part overgrown with reeds. The SW side is an embankment for a tramroad (nprn 260327), beyond which is the former Hill Pits. An earthen bank is also on the E side. It is fed by leats on the W and NW sides. Site visited, 2000.03.17/H&H/RH.