Scheduled MonumentsWalesClydach Coal Level
Post Medieval/Modern · Tramroad

Clydach Coal Level

Wales
Cadw SAM MM264
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Tramroad
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clydach Coal Level is a post-medieval tramroad located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM MM264). The level represents an important phase in the development of mineral transport infrastructure during the industrial period, facilitating the movement of coal from underground workings to processing or distribution points. The tramroad reflects the technological adaptation of transport methods to support the expanding coal industry in South Wales, a region that became central to British industrial production. The surviving physical remains preserve evidence of the engineering solutions employed to move bulk commodities efficiently across difficult terrain.

Clydach Coal Level is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM264. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clydach Coal Level?

Clydach Coal Level is a post-medieval tramroad located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM MM264). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM264.

What period does Clydach Coal Level date from?

Clydach Coal Level dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a tramroad. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Clydach Coal Level?

Clydach Coal Level 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 MM264.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clydach Coal Level?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline (5.1 km), Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge (5.8 km), Y Domen Fawr round cairn (6.1 km).

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