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Early Iron Furnace in Woolpitch Wood is a post-medieval ironworks located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MM177 by Cadw. The furnace represents industrial activity during the early modern period when iron production was expanding in Welsh valleys, utilising local resources and water power. The surviving structure demonstrates the physical characteristics typical of early iron furnaces of its era, comprising the principal blast furnace and associated industrial features. This site is significant as evidence of Wales's developing iron manufacturing capability before the larger-scale Industrial Revolution transformations of the late eighteenth century.
Early Iron Furnace in Woolpitch Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM177. View the official record →
Early Iron Furnace in Woolpitch Wood is a post-medieval ironworks located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MM177 by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM177.
Early Iron Furnace in Woolpitch Wood dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a ironworks. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Early Iron Furnace in Woolpitch Wood 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 MM177.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chepstow Park Wood Cairn (7.3 km), Wyndcliff Roman Site (8.2 km), St Arvan's Church Cross-slab (8.7 km).
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