Report - Glan Bargod Woollen Mill, Felindre, August 2020

[Shaun]

History: This Mill was is the remnants of what was once a thriving woollen industry of what was the heart of the wool industry in southern Wales at the peak it was one of 24 mills in the surrounding villages and was part of what was a thriving industry in the late 1800s. The factory itself dates pre-1888 and there isn't to much information on the history available on the web and presumably closed in the 1920s with the general decline of this industry in the area.
Explore: a nice relaxed explore down an isolated valley, The site is in a ruinous state but still manages to hide some industrial relics, combined with the scenic location this is was great relaxed explore.

 

[Mikeymutt🐶]

I love places like this so much. Nicely done.

 

[HughieD]

Loving that mixture of industry and nature...

 

[urbanchemist]

What's that thing in the last photo - some type of cultivator/tiller?

 

[Shaun]

What's that thing in the last photo - some type of cultivator/tiller?

I would of just thought a cultivator but since its right next to the mill I have no idea in all honesty!

 

[Jane Doe]

Really nice find lovely photos

 

[Calamity Jane]

Just love a ramble like this. The mix is great. Wetness brings colours alive, without added saturation. Lovely stuff

 

[Shaun]

Just love a ramble like this. The mix is great. Wetness brings colours alive, without added saturation. Lovely stuff

Plenty of that wetness in Wales!

 

[Calamity Jane]

Plenty of that wetness in Wales!

Planning a March or Early April visit to look around. A little rain wouldn't go a miss

 

[Bikin Glynn]

Nice that