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Hermon or Dolfwynog Copper/Gold Bog Kiln is a post-medieval industrial kiln located in Meirionnydd, Wales, associated with the extraction and processing of copper and gold minerals from bog deposits. The structure dates to the post-medieval or early modern industrial period, reflecting the region's involvement in mineral working during a time of expanding extractive industries in Wales. The kiln represents the material evidence of mineral processing practices that exploited the natural resources found within the bog environments characteristic of the Meirionnydd landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the site preserves evidence of early industrial activity in this part of North Wales.
Hermon or Dolfwynog Copper/Gold Bog Kiln is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME198. View the official record →
Hermon or Dolfwynog Copper/Gold Bog Kiln is a post-medieval industrial kiln located in Meirionnydd, Wales, associated with the extraction and processing of copper and gold minerals from bog deposits. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME198.
Hermon or Dolfwynog Copper/Gold Bog Kiln dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a kiln. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Hermon or Dolfwynog Copper/Gold Bog Kiln 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 ME198.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel Offrwm Camp (4.6 km), Moel Offrwm Lower Camp (4.9 km), Foel Faner Defended Enclosure (5.1 km).
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