Scheduled MonumentsWalesIron Furnace SW of Clydach
Post Medieval/Modern · Ironworks

Iron Furnace SW of Clydach

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR160
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Ironworks
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Iron Furnace SW of Clydach is a post-medieval ironworks structure located in Breconshire, Wales, dating from the industrial period when the region became a significant centre of iron production. The furnace represents the technological and economic developments of Wales during the expansion of heavy industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM BR160), it survives as physical evidence of the industrial heritage that transformed the South Wales valleys and contributed substantially to Britain's iron manufacturing capacity during this era.

Iron Furnace SW of Clydach is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR160. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iron Furnace SW of Clydach?

Iron Furnace SW of Clydach is a post-medieval ironworks structure located in Breconshire, Wales, dating from the industrial period when the region became a significant centre of iron production. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR160.

What period does Iron Furnace SW of Clydach date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Furnace SW of Clydach?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Furnace SW of Clydach?

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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