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Blaenau (Blaina) is a small town in the former mining valley of the river Ebbw Fach in Monmouthshire. It lies to the south of Nantyglo. Although there is a continuous strip of housing all the way down the old valley road, Blaina is a distinct community, separate from Nantyglo. The place name is derived from the Welsh word blaenau "uplands". The town is within the council area of Blaenau Gwent.
Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Blaenau
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.760302,-3.152887
Grid Reference: SO 2052 0747
Community (Civil Parish): Nantyglo and Blaina C
Council Area: Blaenau Gwent CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 4151
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Blaina,_Monmouthshire_4151
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Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Blaenau
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.760302,-3.152887
Grid Reference: SO 2052 0747
Community (Civil Parish): Nantyglo and Blaina C
Council Area: Blaenau Gwent CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 4151
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Blaina,_Monmouthshire_4151
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