Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
15293
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
09/02/1995
Date of Amendment
09/02/1995
Name of Property
Chain Store
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Torfaen
Community
Blaenavon
Town
Locality
Blaenavon Ironworks
Easting
324963
Northing
209313
Street Side
Location
Situated at the north-east corner of the site, above the track leading up to the balance tower.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
Known locally as the 'chain stores', suggesting that they may have stored spare chains for the balance tower. They may have had an earlier function, perhaps storing raw materials, although this is uncertain.
Exterior
Two adjoining low domed stone structures, built into the hillside, each on a rectangular plan. South-west wall of each is missing. Interiors are barrel vaults.
Restoration in progress at time of inspection (1993).
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for group value as part of the internationally important Blaenavon Ironworks.
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