The Square, Upper Cwmbran

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The photograph on this page of The Square, Upper Cwmbran by Chris Harris as part of the Geograph project.

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The Square, Upper Cwmbran

Image: © Chris Harris Taken: 9 Mar 2003

Built for the workers of the local coalmine in around 1820. The cottages originally occupied three sides of a square, but some have been demolished. Also shown is the local Methodist Chapel. The photo is taken from the overgrown spoil tip.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.664613
Longitude
-3.053976