Dowlais Works Blast Engine House

No. 353 of 2,223 in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), No. 171 for history. History, 21.0 km from Brecon, just outside Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

A Grade II* listed engine house that once powered the blast furnaces of the Dowlais ironworks.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

• History

Facts

Heritage

Grade II* listedCadw, designated historic assets of Wales (DataMapWales), checked 2026-10-31

Best months

Any time of yearoffyougo rules

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