Archaeological sites · South Wales
Old Ironworks
Old Ironworks — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
David Lewis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whistle Inn halt · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Ironworks is a archaeological located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Ironworks is an archaeological site located in South Wales. It features remnants of the iron industry from the 19th century, highlighting the region's industrial heritage. The site provides insight into the technological advancements and economic significance of iron production during this era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8121, -3.1199
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llanelly
- Postcode
- NP7 0BR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whistle Inn halt — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/3922009369 (ODbL)
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Bugail Unig/Lonely Shepard
Viewpoints · 1.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Ironworks?
- Old Ironworks is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 0BR), in the parish of Llanelly.
- What is Old Ironworks?
- Old Ironworks — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Ironworks?
- The nearest railway station is Whistle Inn halt, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 0BR.
- Is Old Ironworks a protected site?
- Yes — Old Ironworks is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Old Ironworks free to visit?
- Yes, Old Ironworks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Ironworks?
- The nearest railway station is Whistle Inn halt, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 0BR.