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Clydach Upper Forge is a Post Medieval and Modern period iron forge located in Wales and recorded under Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM497. The site represents industrial iron production during the period when Wales was becoming a major centre for metalworking and heavy industry. The forge structures and associated remains reflect the technological practices and scale of operations typical of Welsh iron forges during their period of operation. The monument survives as physical evidence of the industrial heritage that shaped the economic and social development of its locality.
Clydach Upper Forge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM497. View the official record →
Clydach Upper Forge is a Post Medieval and Modern period iron forge located in Wales and recorded under Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM497. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM497.
Clydach Upper Forge dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a iron forge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Clydach Upper Forge 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 GM497.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork on Kilvey Hill (7.3 km), Crymlyn Bog Second World War Barrage Balloon Site (7.4 km), Hafod Copper Works Musgrave Engine and Rolls (7.4 km).
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