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Blorenge Tunnel is a stone-lined tunnel on Hill's Tramroad near Blaenavon in Monmouthshire, Wales, constructed in the early nineteenth century as part of the mineral tramway system serving the ironworks and coal mines of the region. The tunnel represents an important example of early industrial transport infrastructure, facilitating the movement of raw materials and finished goods across difficult terrain. Built to accommodate horse-drawn tramcars, the tunnel exemplifies the engineering solutions developed during the rapid expansion of South Wales's industrial economy in the post-1800 period. The structure remains a significant physical remnant of the industrial heritage that transformed the landscape and economy of the eastern valleys.
Blorenge Tunnel, Hill's Tramroad is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM275. View the official record →
Blorenge Tunnel is a stone-lined tunnel on Hill's Tramroad near Blaenavon in Monmouthshire, Wales, constructed in the early nineteenth century as part of the mineral tramway system serving the ironworks and coal mines of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM275.
Blorenge Tunnel, Hill's Tramroad dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a tramroad. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Blorenge Tunnel, Hill's Tramroad is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM275.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blaenafon Ironworks (4.3 km), Old Coal Pits, Blaenavon (4.4 km), Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge (4.7 km).
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