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Tribunal Documents

Below is a variety of maps and technical plans submitted as part of tribunal evidence showing the area of Aberfan, its geology and further analysis on the slide: 

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Ordnance Survey

Two maps were created by the Ordnance Survey. The first is taken from RAF photographs in 1963 while the one which followed was a 3-piece map showing the larger area of Aberfan and tip locations specially made for the tribunal:

Aberfan Community Centre

Several architectural plans were drawn for the Aberfan Community Centre, including a colour sketch of the building from Moy Road:

Aberfan Cemetery Memorial

Two architectural drawings were also created by Dewi-Prys Thomas for the Aberfan Cemetery Memorial: 

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