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Abercanaid haystack boiler is a post-medieval industrial structure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference GM572. The boiler dates from the nineteenth century and exemplifies the haystack boiler type, a distinctive cylindrical or drum-shaped steam boiler design that became widespread in British industry during the Victorian period. This particular example survives as evidence of the industrial heritage and steam power infrastructure that characterised Welsh valleys during the era of heavy industry, when such boilers powered machinery in mills, mines, and manufacturing works across the region.
Abercanaid haystack boiler is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM572. View the official record →
Abercanaid haystack boiler is a post-medieval industrial structure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference GM572. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM572.
Abercanaid haystack boiler dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a haystack boiler. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Abercanaid haystack boiler 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 GM572.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Merthyr Round Cairns (4.6 km), Brynbychan Round Cairn (4.9 km), Coed Cae Round Cairns (5.6 km).
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