Engelsberg Ironworks
Engelsberg Ironworks (Swedish: Engelsbergs bruk) is an ironworks in Ängelsberg, a village in Fagersta Municipality in Västmanland County, Sweden. It was built in 1681 by Per Larsson Gyllenhöök (1645-1706) and developed into one of the world's most modern ironworks in the period 1700–1800. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ängelsberg, Fagersta Municipality, Sweden |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iv) |
| Reference | 556rev |
| Inscription | 1993 (17th Session) |
| Area | 9.596 ha (23.71 acres) |
| Coordinates | 59°58′00″N 16°00′30″E |
Location of Engelsberg Ironworks in Sweden | |
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