Ynyscedwyn iron works
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Ynyscedwyn iron works
Image: © Hywel Williams Taken: 13 Apr 2007
With the many coal mines in the surrounding area, it was only natural for the heavy industry of metal working to go hand in hand. Here we see the remains of the victorian Ynyscedwyn iron works, which made use of the revolutionary hot blast process. The arches and chimney stack are all that remain today of a large factory that sprawled across this area.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.76731
Longitude
-3.765032