Name
Old Castle Tinplate Company
 
Database Info
created by BlueShiva on 10/19/2005 12:40 PM
last modified by Corvid on 1/2/2007 10:04 PM
 
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 
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Description

 
Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Demolished
Recommendation: forget it
 
Hazards
  • asbestos
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  • water
  • air quality
  • structurally very unsafe
 
Security Measures
  • fences
  • barbed wire
  • locked gates
  • wooden boarding
 
Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • breathing mask
  • gloves
  • head protection
 
Physical Information
Address
Llanelli docks
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Wales
Owner: The local Council
 
Interesting Features
This old factory had been used for many, many purposes, and has the remnants of various trades taking place under its various roofs.The main part being a massive open plan shed like structure. One of the outbuildings is listed and will be kept and used as part of the leisure complex. Amongst other interesting objects,signs of electronics assembly, an old personal steam sauna shell, a model spaceship from a film set/series, a huge picture of windows (possibly a studio backdrop), hundreds of documents mainly TV and film contracts for actors and extras.
 
Historical Dates
Built: 1866
Closed: 1990
 
Recommended Equipment
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History
The Old Castle Iron and Tinplate Company Limited (later to be known as the Old Castle Tinplate Company) was formed in 1866 by Messrs. Joseph Mayburry, Henry Thomas, W. Rosser and Capt. Samuel. The works were erected on a site called Pen Castell from which the company derived its name. Two mills were erected initially, by 1876 this had increased to 4 and by 1893 to 11 mills. In 1937 the works were amalgamated with the Western Tinplate Company and in 1939 the works were acquired by the Llanelly Associated Tinplate Companies Limited and ceased to operate as a company in its own right. In 1947 the works were acquired by The Steel Company of Wales Limited.


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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 1/6/2007 1:57 AM.
 
Latest Changes
  • on Jan 6 07 at 1:57, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Jan 2 07 at 22:04, Corvid changed the following: Status, Accessibility, Recommendation, Media Coverage, Future Plans
  • on Mar 12 06 at 21:08, BlueShiva made this location available
  • on Mar 12 06 at 21:06, BlueShiva updated gallery picture CslWorks67.JPG
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