Detail of Water Balance Tower constructed in 1839 at Blaenafon Ironworks Gwent South Wales UK

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Blaenavon Ironworks began production in 1788 and was the first purpose built multifurnace ironworks in Wales starting with three furnaces and two more being added in 1805 ironmaking continued until 1905 with the cottages on site being lived in until 1971. Blaenavon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed for it's industrial landscape.

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Size: 3322px × 5100px
Location: Blaenavon Ironworks, Blaenafon, Torfaen, Gwent, South Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Jeff Morgan 14 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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