Bunkers Hill

Hill, Mountain in Monmouthshire

Wales

Bunkers Hill

Blaenavon Ironwork The Foundry and Cast House in the Blaenavon Ironworks Museum. — Blaenavon Ironwork Credit: Philip Halling

Bunkers Hill is a prominent hill located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is situated approximately 2 miles southeast of the town of Abergavenny, near the village of Llanellen. Rising to an elevation of 421 meters (1,381 feet), Bunkers Hill is a notable landmark in the area, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is primarily composed of sandstone, which is a common geological formation found throughout Monmouthshire. It is part of the larger Black Mountains range, a picturesque area known for its rolling hills, rugged landscapes, and abundant wildlife. Bunkers Hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who are drawn to its scenic beauty and tranquility.

The hill is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including heather, grasses, and mosses. It provides a habitat for numerous bird species, such as buzzards, kestrels, and skylarks, as well as small mammals like rabbits and foxes.

Bunkers Hill has historical significance as well. It is believed to have been named after a local family, the Bunkers, who were landowners in the area several centuries ago. The hill has also been associated with local folklore and legends, adding to its allure.

Whether you are looking to immerse yourself in nature, enjoy breathtaking views, or explore the rich history of Monmouthshire, Bunkers Hill offers a memorable experience for visitors of all interests.

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Bunkers Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.780668/-3.0854098 or Grid Reference SO2509. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Blaenavon Ironwork

The Foundry and Cast House in the Blaenavon Ironworks Museum.

Philip Halling

Iron furnace

Iron furnace simulation in the Blaenavon Ironworks museum. This represents the burning coke which turned the iron ore molten in the furnace above. In this simulation there is a line in the floor which lights up representing the flowing molten iron.

Philip Halling

Ironworks simulation

The illuminated lines in the floor of the Cast House at Blaenavon Ironworks. This simulation represents molten iron flowing from the furnace in the background and forming pig iron.

Philip Halling

Truck Shop, Blaenavon Ironworks

The Truck Shop, the company shop for workers at the Blaenavon Ironworks. The portrait on the wall is of William Hill I, one of the leading partners of the ironworks.

Philip Halling

Big Pit Mining Museum

The Big Pit was a working coal mine from 1880 to 1980 when it closed. In 1983 it opened as the Big Pit National Coal Museum.

Philip Halling

Big Pit Mining Museum

The Big Pit was a working coal mine from 1880 to 1980 when it closed. In 1983 it opened as the Big Pit National Coal Museum.

Philip Halling

The Pit Head, Big Pit

The pit head at the Big Pit National Coal Museum. The pit was a working coal mine from 1880 to 1980 when it closed. In 1983 it opened as the Big Pit National Coal Museum.

Philip Halling

Pit Head Baths, Big Pit

Philip Halling

St Peter's Church

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Rhymney Beers

Rhymney Beers, on a bridge carrying the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway over a road to the Big Pit National Coal Museum.

Philip Halling

A Post Office no more

As seems to be happening across the country these larger traditional Post offices are closing and being replaced by a smaller post office within another shop or business. This former PO is in Blaenavon. Here is a picture of the PO when it was open SO2508 : Blaenavon Post Office.

Philip Halling

Statue of Ken Jones

Sculpture of Ken Jones who was born in Blaenavon on 30 December in 1921. He won a Silver Medal at London Olympics in 1948 in the 4x100m and as a Rugby player won the Grand Slam in the Five Nations for Wales in the 1950s. The sculpture is by sculptor, Laury Dizengremel.

Philip Halling