Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council / Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful
- Cultural Route
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- European Route of Industrial Heritage
- Country
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- United Kingdom
- Member Category
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- Local Authority
- Museum
- Heritage Site
- Member Status
- Individual
- Year of Accession to Membership
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- Contact Details
- Civic Centre
Castle Street
Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AN (United Kingdom)
Tel: +44 01685 725000
Website: www.merthyr.gov.uk
Email: customer.care[at]merthyr.gov.uk
Cyfarthfa Castle & Park (Parc Cyfarthfa)
Brecon Road
Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8RE (United Kingdom)
Tel: +44 01685 727371
Website: www.cyfarthfa.com
Email: n.d.
- Contact Person
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- Main Town/Region
- Merthyr Tydfil (Mid Glamorgan, Wales)
- Site Town/Region
- Merthyr Tydfil (Mid Glamorgan, Wales)
- Main GPS Location
- 51.746766, -3.381231
- Site GPS Location
- 51.756693, -3.390275
- UNESCO World Heritage List
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- European Heritage Label
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- Other Heritage Labels
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- Description
- Governing body of the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough (Mid Glamorgan, Wales).
Cyfarthfa Castle (1824) is the best preserved and grandest ironmaster’s house in Wales, overlooking its ironworks. The Museum and Art Gallery occupies a part of the Castle and contain a collection of memorabilia, fine and decorative art and curiosity from around the world. The Cyfarthfa Castle & Park complex includes several facilities and hosts numerous events.
The Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is engaged in preserving its rich built heritage for the benefit of the community and future generations.
Cyfarthfa Park is an Individual Site of the European Route of Industrial Heritage.
- Logos/Pictures
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With the support of:
EPA HEADQUARTERS | EICR
Neumünster Abbey, Luxembourg
