Scheduled MonumentsWalesBlaenavon Upper Brick Yard
Post Medieval/Modern · Quarry

Blaenavon Upper Brick Yard

Wales
Cadw SAM MM296
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Quarry
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blaenavon Upper Brick Yard is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Wales, which forms part of the broader industrial heritage of the area. The brick yard dates from the nineteenth century and represents the local production of building materials that supported the region's rapid industrial expansion during this period. The site comprises the physical remains associated with brick manufacture, reflecting the industrial processes and labour practices of Victorian-era Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of Blaenavon's industrial landscape and its significance as a centre of iron, coal, and related manufacturing industries.

Blaenavon Upper Brick Yard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM296. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blaenavon Upper Brick Yard?

Blaenavon Upper Brick Yard is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Wales, which forms part of the broader industrial heritage of the area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM296.

What period does Blaenavon Upper Brick Yard date from?

Blaenavon Upper Brick Yard dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a quarry. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Blaenavon Upper Brick Yard?

Blaenavon Upper Brick Yard 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 MM296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blaenavon Upper Brick Yard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge (0.9 km), Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline (2.3 km), Capel Newydd, Blaenavon (site of) (2.8 km).

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