Blaenavon Ironworks (Blaenafon Ironworks) is a landmark in Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Coal House (2007) and His Dark Materials (2019).
Location: Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Appeared in Coal House (tv, 2007) — as Principal filming location — families lived 1927/1944-style in the ironworks' Stack Square work
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15054, SRC-15057 - Appeared in His Dark Materials (tv, 2019) — as Location used in the BBC/HBO fantasy series
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15058, SRC-15054 - Historic designation: Scheduled monument; Grade I listed structures: Blast Furnaces (list entry 15294), Cast House and Foundry (15296), Balance Tower (15292); Grade II incl. Stack Square (15299); Within the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 2000); In the care of Cadw
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15059, SRC-16611, SRC-17513
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15054 — https://cadw.gov.wales/sites/default/files/2024-12/Cadw%20Filming%20Locations%20Brochure%202025v1.pd (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15057 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_House_(TV_series) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15058 — https://www.creative.wales/creative-sectors/creative-projects/his-dark-materials-trilogy-conclusion (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15059 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaenavon_Ironworks (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16611 — https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=15294 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17513 — https://www.gooseygoo.co.uk/site/blaenavon-ironworks/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Coal House filmed?
Blaenavon Ironworks (Blaenafon Ironworks), in Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales, is a real-world filming location used for Coal House. This property has also appeared on screen in His Dark Materials.
Where was His Dark Materials filmed?
Blaenavon Ironworks (Blaenafon Ironworks), in Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales, is a real-world filming location used for His Dark Materials. This property has also appeared on screen in Coal House.
Where is Blaenavon Ironworks (Blaenafon Ironworks) located?
Blaenavon Ironworks (Blaenafon Ironworks) is located in Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales.