Scheduled MonumentsWalesEly Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One
Post Medieval/Modern · Staithe

Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One

Wales
Cadw SAM GM583
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Staithe
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One is a post-medieval and modern transport structure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM583. The staithe dates from the industrial period and represents the infrastructure associated with coal handling and maritime transport at Ely Tidal Harbour. As a coal staithe, the structure served the practical function of loading coal onto vessels, reflecting the importance of coal export during Wales's industrial development. The monument survives as evidence of the harbour's role in the region's industrial economy and the technical systems employed for bulk cargo transfer during the modern period.

Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM583. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One?

Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One is a post-medieval and modern transport structure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM583. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM583.

What period does Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One date from?

Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a staithe. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One?

Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One 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 GM583.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cogan Deserted Medieval Village (2.8 km), Anti-aircraft and Coastal Battery West of Lavernock Point (5 km), Middleton Moated Site (5 km).

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