Scheduled MonumentsWalesDisgwylfa Tramroads
Post Medieval/Modern · Tramroad

Disgwylfa Tramroads

Wales
Cadw SAM MM340
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Tramroad
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Disgwylfa Tramroads is a post-medieval industrial tramroad system located in Wales, dating from the period of intensive mineral extraction and industrial development in the nineteenth century. The tramway infrastructure represents the technological and commercial networks that connected extractive industries to wider distribution routes, facilitating the transport of minerals and other goods typical of Wales's industrial expansion during this era. The physical remains of the tramroad preserve evidence of the engineering practices and logistical systems employed in post-industrial Wales, contributing to the archaeological record of the nation's industrial heritage.

Disgwylfa Tramroads is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM340. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Disgwylfa Tramroads?

Disgwylfa Tramroads is a post-medieval industrial tramroad system located in Wales, dating from the period of intensive mineral extraction and industrial development in the nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM340.

What period does Disgwylfa Tramroads date from?

Disgwylfa Tramroads 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 Disgwylfa Tramroads?

Disgwylfa Tramroads 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 MM340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Disgwylfa Tramroads?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Coal Pits, Blaenavon (5.1 km), Garn Road Powder House 300m ENE of Ashgrove Bungalow (5.2 km), Engine Pit, Blaenavon (5.6 km).

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