Abersychan Iron Works colliers' paybooks, 1871-1882.
Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron & Coal Co. Ltd. (Abersychan branch) Records
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- Dates of Creation1871-1882
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description(8 items)
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Administrative / Biographical History
In 1852 the Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal Company acquired the New British Iron Company's works at Abersychan, Monmouthshire. Coal was mined at the Cwmsychan and Cwmnantddu pits to provide fuel for the steel and ironworks. By 1876, the works had closed.
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Acquisition Information
Deposited by Mr B. Davies, Big Pit Mining Museum, Blaenavon, 1983; Torfaen Museum Trust, Gwent, 1987, 1994.
Note
Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Catalogue of Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron & Coal Co. Ltd. (Abersychan branch) records, Gwent Record Office.
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