Scheduled MonumentsWalesAaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge
Post Medieval/Modern · Level

Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge

Wales
Cadw SAM MM220
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Level
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge is a Post Medieval industrial monument located in Wales, dating to the period of intensive mineral extraction development in the region. The site comprises a level, or horizontal mine working, together with an associated iron bridge structure that facilitated access and transportation within the mining operation. The monument represents the industrial heritage of Wales during the period when mining operations expanded significantly, utilising both traditional and innovative engineering solutions to extract minerals from the landscape. The surviving structures document the technological approaches employed in Welsh mining during this era of industrial development.

Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM220. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge?

Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge is a Post Medieval industrial monument located in Wales, dating to the period of intensive mineral extraction development in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM220.

What period does Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge date from?

Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a level. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge?

Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM220.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Engine Pit, Blaenavon (0.5 km), Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline (1.6 km), Capel Newydd, Blaenavon (site of) (2.4 km).

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