Scheduled MonumentsWalesIndustrial Tramway, Near Buckley
Post Medieval/Modern · Tramroad

Industrial Tramway, Near Buckley

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL181
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Tramroad
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Industrial Tramway, Near Buckley is a post-medieval and modern transport route classified as a tramroad located in Flintshire, Wales. The tramway represents the industrial heritage of the Buckley area, which developed significantly during the nineteenth century as a centre of pottery, brick and tile manufacture. Tramroads of this type were constructed to facilitate the movement of goods, particularly raw materials and finished products, between industrial works and major transport networks such as railways or canal systems. The monument survives as physical evidence of the region's industrial economy and the infrastructure that supported its manufacturing enterprises during the post-medieval and modern periods.

Industrial Tramway, Near Buckley is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL181. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Industrial Tramway, Near Buckley?

Industrial Tramway, Near Buckley is a post-medieval and modern transport route classified as a tramroad located in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL181.

What period does Industrial Tramway, Near Buckley date from?

Industrial Tramway, Near Buckley dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a tramroad. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Industrial Tramway, Near Buckley?

Industrial Tramway, Near Buckley 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 FL181.

What other scheduled monuments are near Industrial Tramway, Near Buckley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caergwrle Packhorse Bridge (6.8 km), Offa's Dyke: Section extending 477m from Coed Talon Banks (6.9 km), Caer Estyn Hillfort (7.2 km).

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