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Charcoal Blast Furnace at Abercarn is a substantial stone structure dating from the late eighteenth century, representing an important phase in Welsh iron production during the early Industrial Revolution. Built to exploit local iron ore and charcoal resources in the Sirhowy Valley, the furnace demonstrates the technological adaptation of ironmaking processes in South Wales before the widespread adoption of coke-fuelled smelting. The surviving stonework of the furnace stack and associated casting house remain significant evidence of charcoal iron production methods and the industrial landscape that emerged in this region during the post-medieval period. The site is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument, recognised for its archaeological and historical importance as a monument to Wales's industrial heritage.
Charcoal Blast Furnace at Abercarn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM250. View the official record →
Charcoal Blast Furnace at Abercarn is a substantial stone structure dating from the late eighteenth century, representing an important phase in Welsh iron production during the early Industrial Revolution. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM250.
Charcoal Blast Furnace at Abercarn dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a blast furnace. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Charcoal Blast Furnace at Abercarn 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 MM250.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Machen (6.9 km), Gwern-y-Domen Castle Mound (8.1 km), Ruperra Hillfort and Motte (8.2 km).
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