Aberdulais Falls
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The Aberdulais Falls on the River Dulais at Aberdulais, near Neath, Neath Port Talbot, Wales are home to Europe's largest electricity-generating waterwheel.
The falls are in the care of the National Trust.
[edit] History
Power has been drawn from the waterfall since 1584, when it first provided energy used in the manufacture of copper, using ore imported from Cornwall. The copper-works ceased to operate early in the 17th century, and the site was later used for corn-milling and later as a tinplate works. The weir and waterwheel were added during the 19th century.
[edit] External links
- Aberdulais Falls information at the National Trust
- Visitors' website
- Map sources for Aberdulais Falls
