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The orientation table at Dduallt

The Orientation Table stands at the top of the hill in the centre of the spiral at Dduallt, a plinth was constructed of stone setts lifted from Weigh House Crossing on approach road to Minffordd Exchange Sidings. (The setts can be clearly seen in the photographs of Weighouse Crossing in 1946.) The job of constructing the column by doing the (brick) sett laying was done by Tom Davies the engine driver and Huw Williams - with mortar mixed by volunteers and wheelbarrowed up the hill from the station. On the top is an engraved slate slab indicating the height and direction of the principal peaks and other points of interest visible from the hill. On 10th April 1970 the General Manager, Allan Garraway with Company Directors and other officials in attendance introduced the donors, Mr and Mrs Walker of London, and Mrs Walker unveiled the Orientation Table.

Photo credit: Roger van Praet

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