The names of these streets betray their early origins; the Scale family were among the founders of the works and remained partners until 1846.

The Aberdare Ironworks were established at Llwydcoed in the early nineteenth century and in 1823 were taken over by Rowland Fothergill.

At that time stop tap was midnight and a local essayist recounts the boisterous nature of the revelries.

"It is said that more beer was lost (wasted) when the furnaces, coal mines and iron-ore undertakings were being worked, especially at the start of the month, and on pay Saturday Night, than is being drunk now."

It is currently part of Aberdare West/Llwydcoed electoral ward, for elections to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.