Powys Archives awarded funding from the National Conservation Manuscripts Trust (NMCT)

In November 2023, Powys Archives were fortunate to be awarded the sum of £2400 from the National Conservation Manuscripts Trust (NMCT) for the conservation of a terrier detailing the land easements and rights acquired by the Birmingham Corporation in conjunction which the construction of the aqueduct portion of the Elan Valley scheme. The terrier which dates between 1893 and 1904, forms part of the Welsh Water Authority Elan Valley Collection, which was donated to Powys archives in the late 1980s.

We are grateful to the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust for funding the conservation of the terrier, which will not only prevent further damage to the item but will also increase its accessibility making it easy to produce, index (to enhance our catalogue entry), and digitise.