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Air Furnace at British Ironworks is a post-medieval and modern industrial structure associated with iron production in Wales. The site represents the technological development of ironworking practices during the industrial period, reflecting the methods employed in British iron manufacture. As a designated monument under Cadw's protection, the air furnace forms part of the broader archaeological and industrial heritage of Welsh metalworking, contributing to our understanding of regional industrial processes and technological innovation during this era.
Air Furnace at British Ironworks is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM221. View the official record →
Air Furnace at British Ironworks is a post-medieval and modern industrial structure associated with iron production in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM221.
Air Furnace at British Ironworks dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a ironworks. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Air Furnace at British Ironworks 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 MM221.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including British Colliery Pumping Engine House (0.1 km), Cwmbyrgwm Colliery (0.7 km), Abersychan Railway (2 km).
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