Melingriffith Water Pump, Cardiff

Name: Melingriffith Water Pump
Address: Cardiff, United Kingdom

#154 among attractions in Cardiff

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Melingriffith Water Pump is a water-driven water pump that was built by Watkin George, of Cyfartha, around 1793 to return precious water from the Melingriffith Tin Plate Works to the Glamorganshire Canal. The water pump is a scheduled monument and has been restored twice since it ceased operation in the 1940s. For many years it was believed to be designed by the canal engineer John Rennie. ()

Built: 1793 (231 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'44"N, 3°14'15"W

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Gogledd Caerdydd (Yr Eglwys Newydd a Togwynlais)Cardiff United Kingdom

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Melingriffith Water Pump – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Llandaff Cathedral, Radyr Golf Club, Bishop's Palace, Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve.

1.4 miSE
A 13th-century facade and Rossetti artwork
Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cardiff lies the historic Llandaff Cathedral, a beacon of architectural splendor and spiritual solace. This venerable church, with origins tracing back to the 12th century, stands as a testament to the religious and cultural heritage of Wales.
1.1 miW
Golf
Radyr Golf Club, Cardiff
29 min walk • Nestled in the scenic outskirts of Cardiff, the Radyr Golf Club offers a serene and challenging experience for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. Established in 1902, this prestigious golf course has carved out a reputation as one of Wales' premier golfing...
1.5 miSE
Forts and castles, Park
Bishop's Palace, Cardiff
38 min walk • The Bishop's Palace, Llandaff, which is also known as Llandaff Castle, is the ruined residence of the bishops of Llandaff. It is located a short distance to the south of Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Wales.
0.8 miNW
Park
Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve, Cardiff
22 min walk • The Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve is a nature reserve in Whitchurch, Cardiff, Wales. Formed in 1967, it comprises a disused section of the Glamorganshire Canal, the Long Wood and an area of the flood plain of the River Taff.
0.6 miW
Church
Christ Church, Cardiff
17 min walk • Christ Church is a Grade II listed Anglican church in Radyr, Cardiff, Wales. It is a daughter church of St John's in Danescourt, despite being considerably larger. The church was begun in 1903, designed by G.E. Halliday, the Diocesan Surveyor for Llandaff.
1 miW
City, Area
Radyr, Cardiff
26 min walk • Radyr is an outer suburb of Cardiff, about 4 miles northwest of Cardiff city centre. Radyr is part of Radyr and Morganstown Community, for which the 2011 Census recorded a population of 6,417.
1.1 miS
Modernist architecture
Capel House, Cardiff
28 min walk • Capel House is a detached house at 25 Llantrisant Road in the Llandaff district of Cardiff. It was designed by the Welsh modernist architect Graham Brooks of Hird & Brooks and built in 1966. It is noted for its distinctive modernist use of painted white brick, exposed timber joints and a flat roof.
1.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Morganstown, Cardiff
38 min walk • Morganstown is a part of the community of Radyr and Morganstown in the north of Cardiff, just over 5 miles northwest of Cardiff city centre and separated from Radyr to the south by the M4 motorway.
0.8 miN
Neighbourhood
Coryton, Cardiff
21 min walk • Coryton is a district of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, lying immediately to the north of Whitchurch next to junction 32 of the M4 motorway. It is within the Whitchurch & Tongwynlais electoral ward.

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Which popular attractions are close to Melingriffith Water Pump?

Nearby attractions include Christ Church, Cardiff (17 min walk), Coryton, Cardiff (21 min walk), Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve, Cardiff (22 min walk).

How to get to Melingriffith Water Pump by public transport?

The nearest stations to Melingriffith Water Pump:

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Llandaf (12 min walk)
Radyr (16 min walk)