Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
15283
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
09/02/1995
Date of Amendment
09/02/1995
Name of Property
Saw Mill
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Torfaen
Community
Blaenavon
Town
Locality
Big Pit Mining Museum
Easting
323928
Northing
208711
Street Side
Location
Situated at the east edge of the site.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
Built before 1920, this produced timber for mine use, particularly for pit props, supporting the roof of the coal face and underground roadways. Big Pit was operated in connection with Blaenavon Ironworks, then by the National Coal Board from 1947 to 1980. Underground workings date from the early C19 but the shaft on this site was sunk in 1860. The present surface structures date from between c1900 and the 1970's. This piecemeal development was typical of mines in South Wales and it is now the most complete remaining, having been reopened as a museum in 1983.
Exterior
Single storey, rectangular, brick shed with four bays. Modern shed adjoins to south west. North-west gable has a tramway entrance with rails in place and small-pane window with segmental arch. Further, blocked entrances in north-east wall. Stepped brick cornice. Pitched roof has corrugated iron covering.
Interior
The roof structure has iron trusses. In the centre is a saw bench with circular saw.
Reason for designation
Included for group value with other listed items at this exceptionally complete colliery site.
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