Scheduled MonumentsWalesCoity Sandstone Quarry and Incline
Post Medieval/Modern · Quarry

Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline

Wales
Cadw SAM MM279
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Quarry
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline is a post-medieval and modern industrial quarry located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference MM279. The site represents the exploitation of local sandstone resources during the industrial period, with an associated incline system designed to facilitate the extraction and transport of stone from the quarry face. The physical remains of the quarry workings and incline infrastructure reflect the technological methods employed in quarrying operations during this era of industrial development. Such sandstone quarries were integral to local and regional building and construction industries, supplying material for domestic, commercial, and civic structures throughout Wales and beyond.

Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM279. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline?

Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline is a post-medieval and modern industrial quarry located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference MM279. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM279.

What period does Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline date from?

Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a quarry. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline?

Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline 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 MM279.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Engine Pit, Blaenavon (1.3 km), Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge (1.6 km), Capel Newydd, Blaenavon (site of) (3.8 km).

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