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 industrial aqueduct located at Trimsaran in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The structure was constructed to serve the industrial requirements of the locality during the period of industrial development in South Wales, facilitating the transport of water for mining or manufacturing purposes. Built from stone in a utilitarian style characteristic of post-medieval industrial infrastructure, the aqueduct represents the engineering solutions employed to support the region's economic activities. The monument is recorded in the Cadw heritage register as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CM270.

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 industrial aqueduct located at Trimsaran in Carmarthenshire, Wales. 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 Britain.

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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