Last Alteration: Sunday 27 April 2008
Lafarge Cement (Aberthaw)
Lafarge Cement (Aberthaw)
East Aberthaw, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF62 3ZR
Aberthaw opened in 1914 and provides cement to customers throughout Wales and south-west England. The site now operates an environmental management system that is registered under the Eco-Managment and Audit Scheme, and has been working towards a 'carbon neutral' operation.
How to get here:
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Road: A48 - From the roundabout with A48 and A4232, head south on the A4050 towards Barry. When you reach Barry, continue on the A4226 towards Cardiff International Airport, along the A4226 and B4265. Continue towards St Athan, turning left beforehand towards East Aberthaw - the cement works are on the right. (~9.5 miles, ~18m) +
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This location is private and has no or limited access only.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableOutside
Photograph taken: 20th April 2008 by Scott Frankton
Planet of the Ood
Filmed: 2007
Kess looms over a fallen Ood.
Other nearby locations:
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Aberthaw Power Station (Last of the Time Lords). Road (~2 miles, ~5m) : Head north from the power station, and then turn left onto the B4265.
Turn left at the next turning, crossing the old railway and then turning
right. Continue on through a village and it will lead to the beach by the
power station. car park by beach
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MOD St Athan (The Age of Steel, Army of Ghosts, Doomsday, Out of Time, The Sound of Drums, Last of the Time Lords, Planet of the Ood). No route recorded to this location.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Blackton Lane (Turn Left): 2.74 miles.
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Egerton Grey Country House Hotel (Eye of the Gorgon, Turn Left): 3.02 miles.
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Porthkerry Viaduct (Turn Left): 3.24 miles.
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Town Hall (SJA Season Two Filming): 4.10 miles.
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Burial Lane (SJA Season Two Filming): 4.11 miles.
Further links about the location
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Lafarge Cement - Aberthaw Works
Related Stories
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Planet of the Ood [28-31 Aug 2007]: Ood Compound
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