New Pit, Balance Pond NW of

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NPRN260499
Map ReferenceSO21SW
Grid ReferenceSO2344010700
Unitary (Local) AuthorityTorfaen
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityBlaenavon
Type Of SiteRESERVOIR
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
A reservoir approximately 60m E-W by 20m. On the S and E sides are earthen (spoil?) banks approximately 3m high. On the W side is a similar bank that divides the pond from a further pond to the W (nprn 260500). Probably a feeder pond for a water balance lift employed at New Pit.