The unearthing and conservation of the Pwll Du tunnel south portal was one of our most ambitious projects. It received huge levels of community support and one of our new trails ‘Human Endeavours’ links it with a number of important archaeological sites including the Engine Brake Wheel and Hill’s Pit. Imagine our shock and disappointment when we discovered this July that the portal had partially collapsed. A number of experts have since visited the site to try to establish the cause but no definitive conclusion as to the cause of the collapse has been reached. Possibilities include frost damage, a collision with a large machine or vandalism.
We are delighted to be able to announce that the contractor who conducted the original work, Alun Griffiths, agreed to reinstate the structure and it has now been returned to its full glory.
On the 28th September Steve, the Scheme Manager, will be leading a volunteer work party. They will undertake a bit of landscaping work intended to make the repaired feature ‘sit’ more comfortably in the landscape. This will include back filling the top of the portal wall and covering it with turf.
If you would like to help please contact Sarah the FLP volunteer coordinator.
