Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Mine Winch
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Mine Winch — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mine Winch is a public art located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Blaenavon Community Museum is a small museum dedicated to showcasing the cultural heritage of Blaenavon. Visitors can explore various exhibitions related to local history, including displays on World War I and community life.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mine Winch is a public art installation located in South Wales. It serves as a tribute to the region's mining heritage, reflecting the significance of the industry in the area. The work highlights the cultural history associated with coal mining.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7716, -3.0857
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Blaenavon
- Postcode
- NP4 9PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Phone
- +44 1495 790 991
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level — 0.3 km
- Official site
- blaenavonmuseum.wixsite.com
Sources
- osm: node/12227996861 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mine Winch?
- Mine Winch is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 9PT), in the parish of Blaenavon.
- What is Mine Winch?
- Mine Winch — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mine Winch?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 9PT.
- Is Mine Winch a protected site?
- Yes — Mine Winch is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mine Winch free to visit?
- Yes, Mine Winch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mine Winch?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 9PT.