Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlangattock Tramroad Inclines
Post Medieval/Modern · Tramroad

Llangattock Tramroad Inclines

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR234
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Tramroad
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llangattock Tramroad Inclines is a Post Medieval transport structure forming part of the tramroad system constructed in Breconshire during the early nineteenth century. The inclines were engineered to facilitate the transport of limestone and other materials down the steep terrain of the Brecon Beacons, connecting quarries and works at higher elevations to the main tramroad network below. The site demonstrates the technological adaptation required to work within the challenging topography of South Wales during the period of industrial expansion. The physical remains preserve evidence of the infrastructure associated with this important transport system that served the industrial operations of the region during the nineteenth century.

Llangattock Tramroad Inclines is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llangattock Tramroad Inclines?

Llangattock Tramroad Inclines is a Post Medieval transport structure forming part of the tramroad system constructed in Breconshire during the early nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR234.

What period does Llangattock Tramroad Inclines date from?

Llangattock Tramroad Inclines dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a tramroad. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llangattock Tramroad Inclines?

Llangattock Tramroad Inclines 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 BR234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llangattock Tramroad Inclines?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brake Engine on Hill Pits Tramroad Incline (7.6 km), Pwll Du Tunnel (7.8 km), Old Coal Pits, Blaenavon (7.9 km).

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