Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrimea Colliery & Canal Quay
Post Medieval/Modern · Coal Mine

Crimea Colliery & Canal Quay

Wales
Cadw SAM GM453
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Coal Mine
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crimea Colliery and Canal Quay is a post-medieval and modern industrial coal mine located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM453. The site represents the development of coal extraction and transport infrastructure during the nineteenth century, when South Wales emerged as a major centre of coal production serving both domestic and international markets. The colliery and its associated quay facilities exemplify the integration of mining operations with canal transport systems, which were essential to the economic viability of extractive industries in the region during this period. The monument preserves evidence of the technological and logistical systems that underpinned Wales's industrial expansion and commercial prosperity in the modern era.

Crimea Colliery & Canal Quay is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM453. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crimea Colliery & Canal Quay?

Crimea Colliery and Canal Quay is a post-medieval and modern industrial coal mine located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM453. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM453.

What period does Crimea Colliery & Canal Quay date from?

Crimea Colliery & Canal Quay dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a coal mine. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Crimea Colliery & Canal Quay?

Crimea Colliery & Canal Quay 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 GM453.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crimea Colliery & Canal Quay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neath Castle (9.5 km), Cefn Morfydd Dyke & Earthwork (9.6 km), Neath Roman Site (9.6 km).

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