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 recorded source groups · SRC-15054, SRC-15057 - Appeared in His Dark Materials (tv, 2019) — as Location used in the BBC/HBO fantasy series
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · 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 recorded source groups · 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
How is Blaenavon Ironworks (Blaenafon Ironworks) connected to Coal House?
Blaenavon Ironworks (Blaenafon Ironworks), in Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales, has a documented connection to Coal House. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include His Dark Materials.
How is Blaenavon Ironworks (Blaenafon Ironworks) connected to His Dark Materials?
Blaenavon Ironworks (Blaenafon Ironworks), in Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales, has a documented connection to His Dark Materials. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Coal House.
Where is Blaenavon Ironworks (Blaenafon Ironworks) located?
Blaenavon Ironworks (Blaenafon Ironworks) is located in Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales.