Blaenavon Industrial Landscape

World Heritage

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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The area around Blaenavon is evidence of South Wales' pre-eminence as a major iron and coal producer in the world during the 19th century. All the necessary elements are still visible - coal and ore mines, quarries, the original railway system, furnaces, workers' homes and the social infrastructure of their communities.

# 19th century

# Industrial Landscape