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Post Medieval/Modern · Staithe

Foxhole River Staithes

Wales
Cadw SAM GM482
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Staithe
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foxhole River Staithes is a post-medieval and modern industrial staithe located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM482. The structure represents the infrastructure associated with mineral or coal extraction and transport during the industrial period, serving as a loading point where extracted materials were transferred to vessels for distribution. Staithes of this type were characterised by their robust wooden or stone construction designed to facilitate the efficient movement of bulk cargo from land-based extraction sites to water-borne transport. The Foxhole River Staithes exemplifies the industrial heritage of Welsh valleys during the period of intensive mineral exploitation that shaped the economic and landscape development of South Wales.

Foxhole River Staithes is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM482. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foxhole River Staithes?

Foxhole River Staithes is a post-medieval and modern industrial staithe located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM482. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM482.

What period does Foxhole River Staithes date from?

Foxhole River Staithes dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a staithe. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Foxhole River Staithes?

Foxhole River Staithes 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 GM482.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foxhole River Staithes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including White Rock Copper Works (0.5 km), Original Swansea Castle (1.2 km), Swansea Castle (1.2 km).

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