Folio of maps, diagrams, sections, tables and acetates, 1957-1962, depicting coal seams of the South Wales Coalfield, mainly in Glamorgan and Monmouthshire.
National Coal Board, South Wales Coalfield Seam Maps
This material is held atGwent Archives / Archifau Gwent
- Reference
- GB 218 D3561
- Dates of Creation
- 1957-1962
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 97 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
In [1959] the National Coal Board's (NCB) Scientific Department Coal Survey produced a folio of maps and diagrams to present a general picture of the variation in structure and properties of all important seams in the South Wales Coalfield. This was accompanied by a supplement, [1962], depicting the Five feet and Gellideg seams.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following: Scientific Department, Coal Survey; acetates.
Access Information
No restrictions
Acquisition Information
[1998]
Note
Compiled by Rhys Jones for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Gwent Record Office, National Coal Board, South Wales Coalfield Seam Maps.
Other Finding Aids
Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Gwent Record Office and the National Library of Wales.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright regulations apply
Appraisal Information
All records have been retained
Accruals
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