Historic libraries · South Wales
The Guest Keen
The Guest Keen — historic building in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pant · 2.1 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Guest Keen is a place of interest in South Wales. Built or established in 1855, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The original architect was Charles Barry. It sits within the Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pant, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area CF48.
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Place summary
The Guest Keen is a Victorian library located in Dowlais, South Wales, with the postcode CF48. Established in 1855, it is a Grade II* listed building designed by architect Charles Barry.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7619, -3.3491
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Dowlais
- Postcode
- CF48 3HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Established
- 1855
- Nearest railway station
- Pant — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.theguestkeen.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17742884 (CC0)
- commons: Guest Memorial Library, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil - Wide.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Guest Keen?
- The Guest Keen is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF48 3HA), in the parish of Dowlais.
- What is The Guest Keen?
- The Guest Keen — historic building in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil.
- How do I get to The Guest Keen?
- The nearest railway station is Pant, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF48 3HA.
- When was The Guest Keen built?
- Built or established in 1855. Designed by Charles Barry.
- Is The Guest Keen a listed building?
- The Guest Keen is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to The Guest Keen?
- The nearest railway station is Pant, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF48 3HA.