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Neath Abbey Ironworks, Neath Port Talbot

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Accessibility

"The site is flat, but uneven and rough. There may be difficulties for wheelchair users but it is accessible."

Brief description

"The venue comprises the remains of an ironworks dating to the 18-19th century. It was founded around 1795 by the Quaker firm Fox, Price and Taylor. What survives are the two 19th century blast furnaces with tuyere housings and one broken tuyere pipe; the charging platform (which is bisected by a modern road); fore hearth; tapping hole and reinforcing cast iron lintels; a fitting shop; waterwheel pit and the original works buildings used for motor engineering. The ironworks closed in 1885 or 1886.

The venue is of national importance for its potential to enhance and illustrate our knowledge and understanding of the development of the iron industry. An ironworks may be part of a larger industrial complex and their importance can further enhanced by their group value."

"Neath Abbey Ironworks is a site of world importance, being unique in producing iron in its huge blast furnaces and, at the same time, being one of the greatest engineering concerns in Great Britain, making railway locomotives, marine engines, iron ships and stationary steam engines.

These products powered the Industrial Revolution, and made Wales the first industrial society. It was the first place in Wales to be lit by gas, and its plans are registered in the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme.

The site possesses two of the largest masonry blast furnaces built.

The Friends of Neath Abbey Iron Company have recently had funding for information boards explaining the heritage and natural history of the site. See two superb 18th century blast furnaces - built into a cliff for ease of charging, Ty Mawr - the 1801 ironmaster's house, and the engine manufactory where numerous steam locomotives were constructed. Full details of these buildings are on the information boards."

Our photos show the venue during an Open Doors event in September 2021.

Address

Neath Abbey Ironworks, New Road, Neath Abbey, Neath, SA10 7NH

Directions

Please note that this venue is located some distance from the Neath Abbey ruins. "Neath Abbey Ironworks is accessible by the lane to the side of GMF Motor Factors, opposite the Smith’s Arms on New Road, Neath Abbey village, Neath, SA10 7NH on the A4230. There is plenty of free car parking in the area."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

"For transport by bus, the following stop near the Ironworks - nos. 4, 34, 38, 155 and 204."

Amenities

Close by are Greggs bakery/takeaway shop, Neath Abbey village, and the Tesco Superstore, Neath Abbey Rd, Neath Abbey village, Neath SA10 7FE

Travel Information

For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000

Neath Abbey Ironworks, Neath Port Talbot

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