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Iron Furnace SW of Clydach is a scheduled ancient monument representing Post-Medieval and Modern industrial ironworking activity in Breconshire. The furnace dates from the period of intensive iron production in South Wales, when the region became a major centre of the iron industry during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The structure survives as a physical testament to the technological and economic developments that transformed the landscape and economy of the area during this industrial era. The monument's preservation and scheduling reflect its significance as evidence of Wales's industrial heritage and the historical importance of iron manufacture to the region's development.
Iron Furnace SW of Clydach is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR160. View the official record →
Iron Furnace SW of Clydach is a scheduled ancient monument representing Post-Medieval and Modern industrial ironworking activity in Breconshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR160.
Iron Furnace SW of Clydach dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a ironworks. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Iron Furnace SW of Clydach 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 BR160.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brake Engine on Hill Pits Tramroad Incline (4.1 km), Old Coal Pits, Blaenavon (4.4 km), Garn Road Powder House 300m ENE of Ashgrove Bungalow (4.4 km).
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