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Pen-ffordd-goch is a post-medieval and modern industrial iron mine located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference MM227. The site demonstrates the exploitation of iron ore resources during the period of industrial expansion in Wales, with evidence of both iron extraction and coal patching activities that reflect the diversified mining practices of the era. The physical remains at the site preserve evidence of the industrial processes and infrastructure associated with iron ore working, contributing to the archaeological record of Wales's mining heritage.
Iron and coal patching at Pen-ffordd-goch is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM227. View the official record →
Pen-ffordd-goch is a post-medieval and modern industrial iron mine located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference MM227. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM227.
Iron and coal patching at Pen-ffordd-goch dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a iron mine. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Iron and coal patching at Pen-ffordd-goch 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 MM227.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blaenafon Ironworks (1.3 km), Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge (1.7 km), Engine Pit, Blaenavon (1.8 km).
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