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Glynneath Gunpowder Works is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR230. The works represent the industrial exploitation of the Neath Valley's resources during the period when gunpowder manufacturing was an important Welsh industry. The site retains physical evidence of the infrastructure associated with gunpowder production, including structures and remains characteristic of such manufacturing operations. The works exemplifies the development of heavy industry in South Wales during the post-medieval period and its integration into the broader landscape of industrial heritage in the region.
Glynneath Gunpowder Works is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR230. View the official record →
Glynneath Gunpowder Works is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR230. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR230.
Glynneath Gunpowder Works dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a gunpowder works. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Glynneath Gunpowder Works 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 BR230.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Foel Chwern Round Cairn (4.6 km), Craig y Bwlch round cairn (5.4 km), Tarren y Bwlch round cairn (5.9 km).
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