Memorials & monuments · South Wales
The Iron Heart
The Iron Heart — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Iron Heart is a memorial 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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Place summary
The Iron Heart is a memorial located in South Wales. It serves as a tribute to the region's industrial heritage and the communities that were shaped by it. The structure is notable for its robust design and symbolic representation of resilience.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7479, -3.3783
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Town
- Postcode
- CF47 8UD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/9492971008 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Iron Heart?
- The Iron Heart is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF47 8UD), in the parish of Town.
- What is The Iron Heart?
- The Iron Heart — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Iron Heart?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF47 8UD.
- Is The Iron Heart free to visit?
- Yes, The Iron Heart is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Iron Heart?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF47 8UD.