Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarly Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel
Post Medieval/Modern · Blast Furnace

Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel

Wales
Cadw SAM MM164
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Blast Furnace
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel is a blast furnace located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM164. The structure dates to the post-medieval and early modern industrial period, representing the development of iron-working technology in Wales during a phase of significant industrial expansion. The furnace stands as physical evidence of the region's involvement in iron production, a sector that became increasingly important to the Welsh economy from the sixteenth century onwards. The surviving remains preserve the substantial stone construction characteristic of early blast furnace design.

Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM164. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel?

Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel is a blast furnace located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM164. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM164.

What period does Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel date from?

Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a blast furnace. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel?

Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel 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 MM164.

What other scheduled monuments are near Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section in Chapelhouse Wood, 240m west of the Recreation Ground (7.5 km), The Alcove, Piercefield (7.8 km), Bishop Barnet's Wood Camp (8.4 km).

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