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Post Medieval/Modern · Ironworks

Bersham Ironworks

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE189
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Ironworks
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bersham Ironworks is a post-medieval industrial site located in Denbighshire, Wales, which represents an important phase in the development of iron production in North Wales during the eighteenth century. The works were established in the 1770s and became notable for their adoption of coke-smelting technology, contributing significantly to the region's industrial expansion during the Industrial Revolution. The surviving physical remains include blast furnace structures and associated industrial buildings that reflect the scale and methods of eighteenth-century iron production. The site's archaeological importance lies in its demonstration of technological innovation in Welsh metallurgical industries and its role in the broader transformation of the Welsh economy during the post-medieval period.

Bersham Ironworks is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bersham Ironworks?

Bersham Ironworks is a post-medieval industrial site located in Denbighshire, Wales, which represents an important phase in the development of iron production in North Wales during the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE189.

What period does Bersham Ironworks date from?

Bersham 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bersham Ironworks?

Bersham 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 DE189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bersham Ironworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section SW from Tatham Bridge (5.8 km), Wynnstay Colliery Walker Fan House (6.1 km), Wynnstay Colliery Winding Engine House (6.1 km).

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