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Early Cement Works, Aberthaw is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in the Vale of Glamorgan. The works represent an important phase in Welsh industrial development, utilising the local limestone deposits and proximity to transport links to establish cement manufacture in the nineteenth century. The surviving structures and industrial infrastructure reflect the technological practices of Victorian cement production. The site is designated as a scheduled monument, recognising its significance to the archaeological and industrial heritage of the region.
Early Cement Works, Aberthaw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM318. View the official record →
Early Cement Works, Aberthaw is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in the Vale of Glamorgan. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM318.
Early Cement Works, Aberthaw dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a industrial building. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Early Cement Works, Aberthaw 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 GM318.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Aberthaw Medieval Site (1.6 km), East Orchard Wood Pillbox (1.8 km), Limpert Bay Anti-invasion Defences (2 km).
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