Scheduled MonumentsWalesClydach Railroad Section near Brynmawr
Post Medieval/Modern · Tramroad

Clydach Railroad Section near Brynmawr

Wales
Cadw SAM MM263
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Tramroad
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clydach Railroad Section near Brynmawr is a Post-Medieval tramroad dating from the early industrial period in South Wales. The section represents part of the transport infrastructure developed to serve the ironworks and collieries of the Clydach Valley, facilitating the movement of raw materials and finished goods during the height of the region's industrial expansion. The tramroad's physical remains survive as evidence of the technological and engineering approaches employed in early nineteenth-century industrial Wales, reflecting the critical role of rail transport in connecting remote mining and manufacturing sites to distribution networks.

Clydach Railroad Section near Brynmawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM263. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clydach Railroad Section near Brynmawr?

Clydach Railroad Section near Brynmawr is a Post-Medieval tramroad dating from the early industrial period in South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM263.

What period does Clydach Railroad Section near Brynmawr date from?

Clydach Railroad Section near Brynmawr 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 Railroad Section near Brynmawr?

Clydach Railroad Section near Brynmawr 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 MM263.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clydach Railroad Section near Brynmawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline (5 km), Engine Pit, Blaenavon (5.3 km), Blaenafon Ironworks (5.6 km).

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