Monmouthshire County Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Bob Greenland, has made the decision to offer the former Raglan Station to the Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans. The building is currently unused. The Council is keen to present it to the nation and see it gain a new lease of life in one of the world’s leading museums.
Monmouthshire County Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Bob Greenland, said:
“We would like to see the Station preserved for future generations. Should they accept it, we will work closely with St Fagans over a period of several years to make this project a success.”
Raglan Station was on the Pontypool to Coleford railway line. The line opened in 1856 and its main job was to carry iron ore from the Forest of Dean to furnaces near Nantyglo. Although the railway was not primarily for passengers, Raglan was one of a number of stations on the line. Sadly, the railway became less viable as time went on. It was finally closed in May 1955.
