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🔊 Project Update: Vivian and Musgrave Engine House Archaeological Findings Whilst working on our recent project for City & County of Swansea, we came across some exciting archaeological findings at Vivian and Musgrave Engine House: ▪️ A drive shaft and belt wheel from the 1819 rolling mill ▪️ The original poured-concrete machine base for the Musgrave rolls ▪️ Early masonry structures display the site’s initial architecture and provide insights into continuous furnaces, hearth features, and industrial processes ▪️ Annealing furnaces for copper bolts ▪️ Primary furnaces to the 1819 no.1 engine with an advanced heating system These discoveries shed light on the industrial processes and infrastructure at Hafod Copperworks, highlighting the historical importance of Musgrave and Vivian Engine Houses. The completed and approved archaeological report will be shared with the regional Historic Environment Record and National Monuments Record of Wales for inclusion in public records. We were able to make these discoveries through the project’s funding partners, Powered by Levelling Up. The discovered artefacts will be carefully backfilled, and plans are underway to integrate these findings into the redevelopment designs. Further research is ongoing to reveal more about the site’s rich history! 🙌🏼 Credit: Black Mountains Archaeology Ltd for fieldwork and imagery 📸 Discover more by clicking the link here —> https://lnkd.in/g7j2t-XD #LevellingUp #FundedbyUKGovernment #archaeological City & County of Swansea | UK government | Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Senior Project Manager
1ySuch an interesting project to lead, such a rich industrial history in the area which must be preserved for future generations, whilst breathing new life into these old buildings.