Rifle Green

Settlement in Monmouthshire

Wales

Rifle Green

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

Rifle Green is a small village located in the county of Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated in the southeastern part of the county, it is nestled in the rolling hills of the Welsh countryside. The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, with lush green fields, meandering streams, and a tranquil atmosphere.

With a population of around 500 residents, Rifle Green is a close-knit community where neighbors are familiar with one another. The village is characterized by its charming stone cottages and traditional Welsh architecture, which adds to its rustic charm. The local church, St. Mary's, stands as a historic landmark, dating back several centuries.

Despite its small size, Rifle Green offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. There is a primary school, providing education to the village's children, and a community center where various activities and events are organized throughout the year. A local pub serves as a meeting point for villagers and visitors alike, providing a cozy atmosphere and a selection of traditional Welsh dishes.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the surrounding area. Rifle Green is located near the renowned Brecon Beacons National Park, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty of the Welsh landscape. Additionally, the nearby town of Abergavenny provides a wider range of amenities, including shops, markets, and leisure facilities.

Rifle Green, Monmouthshire, is a peaceful village that combines the tranquility of the countryside with the convenience of nearby amenities, making it an ideal place for those seeking a close-knit community and a slower pace of life.

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Rifle Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.77831/-3.084058 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

Minor road approaching Blaenavon

Minor upload road crossing open access land near Blaenavon.

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

Philip Halling

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