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Lesson Aims
By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
• Give reasons why it is important to protect Henllys Vale
• Describe work that has already been done to protect and preserve Henllys Vale
• Suggest ideas for the future of Henllys Vale
Why is Henllys Vale Important?
•Brick works
•Railway remains
•Collieries
•Tourism
•Education
•Lime kilns
•Chimney
•History
•Geology
•Natural environment and ecology
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What has been done?
• 1975 – concerns over the condition of the chimney and Kilns were brought to the attention of the National park
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1982 – restoration of the chimney and Kilns, including removing loose brickwork. The paving of the kiln tops, addition of safety rails and the re-pointing of the chimney.
Completed in 1985 costing £47,280
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1984-1986 – tips reclaimed for coal, landscapes treated with trees planted. Drains constructed in
base of Lime Kilns.
Remains of a tip
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Drains constructed
1987- water wheel pit, screening wall, leat and masonry towers had minor work carried out.
screening wall
masonry towers
Leat
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Ffordd y Glowyr (The Miners Trail)
A project suggested by local companies and businesses to develop the assets of Henllys Vale by improving quality of attractions and offering new and extended leisure activities for visitors - Which many of the locals are not even aware of.
Sadly this project was not possible, but it did pave the way for the local community to contact the Brecon Beacons National Park and other organisations to start the development of a proportion of the site.
2007
In 2007 The Brecon Beacons National Park, alongside volunteers worked to improve access to the Henllys Vale site. This included repairing bridges and laying footpaths.Further work has also been done clearing away overhanging trees and branches
The FutureWhat else could be done?There are many suggestions including:
• Car park and picnic areas• Information boards (including guided walks,
information and maps)• Further development of footpaths along the rest
of the walk route• Educate people about Henllys Vale • Development of the open cast mine site
The FutureWhat else could be done?There are many suggestions including:
• Removing of potentially dangerous overhanging plants, and those which threaten the land marks
• Further restoration work to the landmarks• Improvement of local infrastructure, and
businesses (accommodation, toilets and other services)
The Future When completing work like this what do you think we
would need to consider?
• Cost
• Work needs to blend in with the surroundings
• Not to damage the area or the history
• Keep as much of the historic detail as it is (in situ) like the tram road sleepers
Visit Henllys Vale Over the Past 12 Lessons we have learnt about
• The Location of Henllys• The topography and Geology• Past industry, how it interlinks, and the decline• People living around Henllys Vale• The National park and the protection and
preservation of Henllys
Visit Henllys Vale Using everything that we have learnt, create a
poster to encourage people to visit Henllys Vale
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Visit Henllys Vale Don't forget to think about and include details like:
•Why visit?•Location•What can you see at Henllys?•The history/industry•People•Environment/ecology