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The Former Dam of Cwmcarn Canal Reservoir is a Post-Medieval and Modern water supply and drainage structure located in Wales. The dam was constructed as part of the infrastructure serving the Cwmcarn Canal, a waterway developed to support industrial and agricultural operations in the region during the Post-Medieval period. As a scheduled monument under the care of Cadw (reference MM259), it represents an important example of Welsh water management engineering and demonstrates the historical investment in canal infrastructure that characterised industrial development in South Wales. The structure retains archaeological and historical significance as evidence of the technological and social priorities of its period.
Former Dam of Cwmcarn Canal Reservoir is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM259. View the official record →
The Former Dam of Cwmcarn Canal Reservoir is a Post-Medieval and Modern water supply and drainage structure located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM259.
Former Dam of Cwmcarn Canal Reservoir dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a dam. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Former Dam of Cwmcarn Canal Reservoir 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 MM259.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Machen (5.5 km), Ruperra Hillfort and Motte (6.9 km), Ruperra Castle lower summerhouse remains (6.9 km).
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