Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwmafan copper works flue
Post Medieval/Modern · Chimney

Cwmafan copper works flue

Wales
Cadw SAM GM566
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Chimney
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwmafan copper works flue is a Post Medieval industrial chimney structure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM566. The flue dates from the period of copper smelting development in South Wales during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when the region became a centre of non-ferrous metal production. The surviving structure represents the industrial infrastructure associated with copper works operations, serving the essential function of conducting smoke and gases from the smelting process. As a scheduled monument, the flue retains archaeological significance as evidence of Wales's important role in the industrial development of copper extraction and processing during the modern period.

Cwmafan copper works flue is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM566. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwmafan copper works flue?

Cwmafan copper works flue is a Post Medieval industrial chimney structure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM566. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM566.

What period does Cwmafan copper works flue date from?

Cwmafan copper works flue dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a chimney. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cwmafan copper works flue?

Cwmafan copper works flue 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 GM566.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwmafan copper works flue?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam (6.3 km), Margam Medieval Bath House (6.6 km), Half Moon Camp (6.7 km).

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