Turbine House at Margam Park

The Turbine House was built in 1891 to provide electricity for Margam Castle. A head of water drove a turbine of 25 horse-power, with steam a engine back up all located in a purpose built engine house. The original turbine was replaced in c.a. 1930’s and remained in position since that time.The Turbine House was partly demolished in a storm in 2015.

Categories Heritage Conservation
Commission RIBA 3-7
Location Margam Park Port Talbot
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Acanthus Holden were responsible for the design and management of the repairs to the building and the repair and restoration of the turbine carried out by Heidra Ltd.

The electricity produced is now linked into the National Grid.

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The practice is the Welsh representative member of Acanthus Associated Architectural Practices Ltd., a national group of firms committed to excellence in Architecture and the conservation of the environment.

Mae’r practis yn falch o’i wreiddiau Cymreig ac yn hybu’r defnydd io’r iaith ar bob cyfle.

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