History
Tucked away in the small village, Horeb Brickworks is hidden in the woods and is completely hidden until you’re right on top of it.
The location was opened in 1907 alongside the Llanelli and Mynydd railway line, and was initially named Blackthorn Brickworks, Then Eclipse Brick in 1914, now named as Horeb Brickworks in 1926.
The external Building includes the 16 chamber Hoffman Kiln, and is believed to be the oldest surviving example of said kilns in Wales. The bricks were moulded in the shed to the west and were then sent along said railway line. The moulding and drying shed has practically disappeared, but small remains of an engine house aren’t too far from the site, albeit unrecognisable
The explore
This was just a little wander out after failing at the little chapel right up the road, but it was lovely seeing the Hoffman kilns in such a lovely condition, and the square crowned chimney was gorgeous, especially as you could go inside and see the flume (which I will not go in personally, I’m not for tunnels). There isn’t much graffiti and the natural ruin and takeover is stunning and made for some nice views, definitely worth a visit if you’re near the area
Admin building?
Some large ruins, completely filled in
And for the Kilns themselves, the brickwork in these was absolutely stunning
And the aforementioned chimney
And the flume which clearly goes some distance
That’ll be all, have a great day!
Tucked away in the small village, Horeb Brickworks is hidden in the woods and is completely hidden until you’re right on top of it.
The location was opened in 1907 alongside the Llanelli and Mynydd railway line, and was initially named Blackthorn Brickworks, Then Eclipse Brick in 1914, now named as Horeb Brickworks in 1926.
The external Building includes the 16 chamber Hoffman Kiln, and is believed to be the oldest surviving example of said kilns in Wales. The bricks were moulded in the shed to the west and were then sent along said railway line. The moulding and drying shed has practically disappeared, but small remains of an engine house aren’t too far from the site, albeit unrecognisable
The explore
This was just a little wander out after failing at the little chapel right up the road, but it was lovely seeing the Hoffman kilns in such a lovely condition, and the square crowned chimney was gorgeous, especially as you could go inside and see the flume (which I will not go in personally, I’m not for tunnels). There isn’t much graffiti and the natural ruin and takeover is stunning and made for some nice views, definitely worth a visit if you’re near the area
Admin building?
Some large ruins, completely filled in
And for the Kilns themselves, the brickwork in these was absolutely stunning
And the aforementioned chimney
And the flume which clearly goes some distance
That’ll be all, have a great day!
