Museums · South Wales
Ynysfach Engine House
Ynysfach Engine House — Grade II* listed building-listed museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ynysfach Engine House is a Grade II* listed building-listed museum in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 16073). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=16073
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ynysfach Engine House is a museum located in South Wales. This Grade II* listed building highlights the region's industrial heritage. It serves as a significant example of 19th-century engineering.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7454, -3.3843
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Cyfarthfa
- Postcode
- CF48 1AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17742858 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ynysfach Engine House?
- Ynysfach Engine House is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF48 1AR), in the parish of Cyfarthfa.
- What is Ynysfach Engine House?
- Ynysfach Engine House — Grade II* listed building-listed museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ynysfach Engine House?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF48 1AR.
- Is Ynysfach Engine House a listed building?
- Ynysfach Engine House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Ynysfach Engine House?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF48 1AR.