Dyfi Furnace, nr Machynlleth Location Grid reference - SN 685 951 OS Sheet - 135 On A487 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth road at Furnace. Car park opposite. A charcoal-burning blast furnace built in 1755, which produced pig-iron for some 50 years. Later converted to a sawmill. The present spectacular waterwheel dates from this change of use. Opening Times Daily 10.00 – 16.00. Contact Cadw, Julie Evans, site facilities officer, 01222 826185. E-mail [email protected] Web Site www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=71# |