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Clydach Ironworks is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Breconshire, Wales, which operated as an ironworks during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The remains of the works, including associated structures and Smart's Bridge, represent the industrial heritage of the region during its period of intensive iron production. The bridge itself is characteristic of industrial-era engineering, serving to facilitate the movement of materials and personnel across the site. The site is officially designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference SAM BR161, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Welsh industrial development.
Clydach Ironworks (remains) and Smart's Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR161. View the official record →
Clydach Ironworks is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Breconshire, Wales, which operated as an ironworks during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR161.
Clydach Ironworks (remains) and Smart's Bridge 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.
Clydach Ironworks (remains) and Smart's Bridge 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 BR161.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Engine Pit, Blaenavon (4.5 km), Blaenafon Ironworks (4.5 km), Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge (4.8 km).
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