Reg.Nr. 86-N/5

The Cobalt Mines (Blaafarvevaerket), Åmot

A major ongoing restoration (since 1968) of large cobalt mines and 18th century cobalt factory. More than 30 buildings involved, spread over a large area. The restored site is a museum and one of the best visited national monuments of Norway. All planning and restoration works ...
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Project details

Title:The Cobalt Mines (Blaafarvevaerket), Åmot
Entr. year: 1986
Result:Diploma
Country: Norway
Town: Åmot near Modum
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:Restoration ongoing since 1968
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Cobalt mine and cobalt plant
Actual use:Museum
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader:
The Jury's citation: "For the preservation of more than thirty late 18th century buildings on the site of the former cobalt mines and factory, to form a museum and national park"
Web, Links:

www.blaa.no/?lang=2

Description:
A major ongoing restoration (since 1968) of large cobalt mines and 18th century cobalt factory. More than 30 buildings involved, spread over a large area. The restored site is a museum and one of the best visited national monuments of Norway. All planning and restoration works have been carried out by the Blaafarvevaerket Foundation.