Aberthaw and Bristol Channel Portland Cement Co. records comprising of weekly pay records; test manufacture book; cash and store books; details of tenders and contracts.
Aberthaw and Bristol Channel Portland Cement Co. Records
This material is held atGlamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg
- Reference
- GB 214 D327
- Dates of Creation
- 1913-1965
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 25 volumes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Aberthaw and Bristol Channel Portland Cement Company was established in 1912 by the Beynon family. The site at Aberthaw was chosen as it was near the necessary raw material, limestone and coal from the south Wales coalfield which was needed to heat the kiln. In 1919 the company took over the nearby Aberthaw and Rhoose Point Portland and Lime Company. Blue Circle bought the two sites at Aberthaw and Rhoose in 1983. In 1987 Rhoose Works closed. Lafarge Cement UK bought Blue Circle industries PLC in 2001 creating the largest cement maker in the world.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by record series
Access Information
No Restrictions
Acquisition Information
Deposited by Lafarge Cement Co, 2004
Other Finding Aids
Handlist available at the Glamorgan Record Office
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Annabel Wickham for the ANW Project; Sources used: Glamorgan Record Office finding aids
Conditions Governing Use
Normal Glamorgan Record Office conditions apply
Appraisal Information
All records offered have been accepted and listed
Accruals
Accruals are possible