World Heritage Site in Blaenavon, south-east Wales From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Blaenavon Industrial Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Blaenavon, Wales.[1] It includes coal and ore mines, quarries, a primitive railway system, furnaces, workers' homes, and the social infrastructure of the community.[1]
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales, United Kingdom |
Criteria | Cultural: (iii), (iv) |
Reference | 984 |
Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
Area | 3,290 ha (8,100 acres) |
Coordinates | 51°46′35″N 3°5′17″W |
The town of Blaenavon and 3,290 hectares in the region of the town were named a World Heritage Site in 2000.[2] The area around Blaenavon shows of the importance of South Wales as the world's major producer of iron and coal in the 19th century.[1]
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