Scheduled MonumentsWalesGlanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran
Post Medieval/Modern · Aqueduct

Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM270
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Aqueduct
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glanstony Aqueduct is a Post Medieval and Modern industrial structure located near Trimsaran in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the infrastructure associated with the region's industrial development. The aqueduct dates from the period of intensive coal and mineral extraction in South Wales, when such water management systems became essential to support mining and related industrial operations. The structure itself represents the engineering solutions employed during this era to convey water across difficult terrain to serve industrial processes and communities dependent upon extractive industries. The site is registered as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CM270, reflecting its significance to the archaeological and industrial heritage record of Wales.

Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM270. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran?

Glanstony Aqueduct is a Post Medieval and Modern industrial structure located near Trimsaran in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the infrastructure associated with the region's industrial development. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM270.

What period does Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran date from?

Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a aqueduct. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran?

Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran 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 CM270.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Spudder's Bridge (0.9 km), Dome Gunnery Trainer, Pembrey Airfield (2.5 km), Garreg Lwyd Enclosure 600m SE of Crosslane Cottages (3.3 km).

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