Scheduled MonumentsWalesAbermagwr Sawmill
Post Medieval/Modern · Saw Mill

Abermagwr Sawmill

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD133
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Saw Mill
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Abermagwr Sawmill is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD133. The sawmill represents the development of timber processing infrastructure in Wales during the industrial period, utilising the water resources of the local landscape for mechanical power. The site's physical remains reflect the technological and economic adaptations of rural industrial enterprises in the region, where sawmilling formed part of broader woodland management and building material production for local and regional markets.

Abermagwr Sawmill is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD133. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Abermagwr Sawmill?

Abermagwr Sawmill is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD133. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD133.

What period does Abermagwr Sawmill date from?

Abermagwr Sawmill dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a saw mill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Abermagwr Sawmill?

Abermagwr Sawmill 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 CD133.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abermagwr Sawmill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pantcamddwr Ring Cairn (6.2 km), Ty'n-yr-Eithin Round Cairn (6.3 km), Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn (6.5 km).

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