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Aberdulais Aqueduct is a cast iron structure carrying water across the Dulais valley near Neath in South Wales, constructed in the early nineteenth century as part of the industrial water supply infrastructure serving the Neath Canal. Built to convey water from upland sources to the canal and the ironworks dependent upon it, the aqueduct represents an important example of early industrial engineering in Wales during the period of rapid expansion in iron production. The structure reflects contemporary developments in cast iron construction techniques and demonstrates the significant engineering works required to sustain the region's burgeoning industrial economy. The aqueduct remains a substantial monument to the technical ambitions and infrastructure development of the post-medieval industrial period in South Wales.
Aberdulais Aqueduct is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM506. View the official record →
Aberdulais Aqueduct is a cast iron structure carrying water across the Dulais valley near Neath in South Wales, constructed in the early nineteenth century as part of the industrial water supply infrastructure serving the Neath Canal. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM506.
Aberdulais Aqueduct dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a aqueduct. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Aberdulais Aqueduct 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 GM506.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp (5.2 km), Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer (5.8 km), Foel Fynyddau Round Cairn (5.8 km).
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