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Caerphilly Iron Furnace is a post-medieval industrial structure associated with ironworking activity in the Caerphilly area of South Wales. The furnace represents the iron production capabilities that developed in South Wales during the period of industrial expansion, when the region became a significant centre for iron smelting and metalworking. The surviving structure demonstrates the physical remains of this industrial heritage, with archaeological and architectural evidence reflecting the technological practices of its period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the furnace is recognised as an important survival of Wales's industrial past and contributes to the archaeological record of post-medieval metallurgical practice in the region.
Caerphilly Iron Furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM503. View the official record →
Caerphilly Iron Furnace is a post-medieval industrial structure associated with ironworking activity in the Caerphilly area of South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM503.
Caerphilly Iron Furnace 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.
Caerphilly Iron Furnace 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 GM503.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wenallt Camp, Rhiwbina (5 km), Castell Coch (5.2 km), Twmpath, Rhiwbina (5.6 km).
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