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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 →
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.
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.
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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