Winding House 2024

The museum for Caerphilly County Borough includes a stationary twin tandem compound steam winding engine, built in 1891 for the former Elliot Colliery. It has a 'Diablo' type winding drum. The engine is run (by electricity) at 12 noon on the last Sat in each month (not Dec).

Contacts

Operator: Caerphilly County Borough Council

Address: Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG

  • Telephone: 01443 822 666
  • Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
  • Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

Apr-Oct Tue-Fri 1000-1700, Sat from 1100. Nov-Mar closes 1600. Visit website for more details.

Travel

  • By Bus: From Bargoed
  • By Rail: Tirphil - Rhymney Valley Line / .75 miles

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Refreshments
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Full disabled access

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Built on the site of the former Elliot Colliery and its centre-piece is the original Victorian winding engine. This remarkable piece of machinery was used to operate the cages that transported men and coal between the surface and the mine below.

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