Blaenafon Ironworks

In 1789 Blaenafon Ironworks first harnessed the power of steam to blow air into its huge blast furnaces. The ruined furnaces are still visible today alongside the impressive remains of the foundry, cast house and water balance tower that raised wagons 80 feet into the air. But it would have been nothing without its workers. Explore their authentically furnished cottages and the recreated ‘truck shop’ where they spent their meagre wages. Their story, told through cutting-edge interpretation, lies at the heart of an industrial landscape so unique it’s been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for unexpected closures, opening times, events, and site facilities.