Hafod Copperworks
The remains of the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks, originally developed by Vivian & Sons, consists of a core Grade II listed building and additional Grade II listed structures on a 12 acres site, on the banks of the River Tawe in Hafod, Swansea.Photo: Chris Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Type: Factory
- Description: former copperworks in Swansea, Wales
- Also known as: “Hafod Morfa Copperworks”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Swansea.com Stadium and St Joseph’s Cathedral.
Swansea.com Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Nigel Davies, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Swansea.com Stadium is an all-seated multi-use sports stadium and conferencing venue located in the Landore area of Swansea, Wales, hosting both rugby union and football. Swansea.com Stadium is situated 1,600 feet north of Hafod Copperworks.
St Joseph’s Cathedral
Cathedral
Photo: Wiccasha, Public domain.
The Cathedral Church of Saint Joseph, also known as St Joseph's Cathedral, Menevia Cathedral or Swansea Cathedral, is a Grade II-listed Catholic cathedral in Swansea, Wales. St Joseph’s Cathedral is situated 2,800 feet southwest of Hafod Copperworks.
Brynhyfryd Library
Library
Photo: Jaggery, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Brynhyfryd Library is situated 2,400 feet northwest of Hafod Copperworks.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Landore and Hafod.
Landore
Suburb
Photo: Jaggery, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Landore is a district and community in Swansea, Wales. The district falls in the Landore council ward. A mainly residential area, it is located about 2.5 miles north of Swansea city centre.
Hafod
Suburb
Hafod is a district of the city of Swansea, Wales, and lies just north of the city centre, within the Landore ward. Hafod is the home to the Hafod Copperworks, founded in 1810 and closed in 1980, which is now being developed into an industrial heritage site.
Manselton
Suburb
Manselton is a suburban area of Swansea, Wales falling within the Cwmbwrla ward. Manselton approximates to the area to the west of Llangyfelach Road just north of the railway line from Landore depot to west Wales.
Hafod Copperworks
- Categories: copper works and industry
- Location: Bon-y-maen, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
51.63842° or 51° 38′ 18″ northLongitude
-3.93592° or 3° 56′ 9″ westOpen location code
9C3RJ3Q7+9JOpenStreetMap ID
way 303244606OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=industrialOpenStreetMap feature
man_made=worksWikidata ID
Q15979000
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In Other Languages
“Hafod Copperworks” goes by many names.
- Welsh: “Gwaith Copr yr Hafod”
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