Other places · South Wales
Coelbren
In or near Ystradfellte.
Coelbren — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Coelbren is a other in wales-south, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Coelbren is a village located in South Wales. It is noted for its scenic landscapes and proximity to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area features a mix of residential and rural settings, reflecting the character of the Welsh countryside.
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Background
History
The Roman road of Sarn Helen runs close to the village on its eastern side. Its remains and that of a Roman fort are now much degraded. The Brecon Forest Tramroad was constructed through the village in the 1820s. Of note to the east of Coelbren is the site of Banwen Ironworks, whose partial survival is owed to its early failure. It was constructed in the 1840s by speculators from London but may have produced only 80 tons of pig iron, the whole exercise being enveloped in a financial scandal. From the 1873, Coelbren was the location of a significant junction on the Neath and Brecon Railway whence a 7-mile branch diverged leading to the Swansea Vale Railway at Ynysygeinon. The contractor John…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7917, -3.6686
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Tawe-Uchaf
- Postcode
- SA10 9PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- wikipedia: Coelbren (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coelbren?
- Coelbren is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA10 9PL), in the parish of Tawe-Uchaf.
- What is Coelbren?
- Coelbren — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coelbren?
- Drivers can use postcode SA10 9PL.
- How do I get to Coelbren?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA10 9PL. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.