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Machen Forge and Tinplate Works is a Post Medieval and Modern industrial site located in Wales, representing the development of metalworking production during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The works utilised water power to drive its manufacturing processes, with water supply and drainage systems integral to its operational infrastructure. The site reflects the technological and economic importance of tinplate and forge production in Welsh industrial development during this period. The physical remains demonstrate the characteristic arrangement of industrial buildings, water channels, and associated features typical of Welsh metalworking establishments of this era.
Machen Forge and Tinplate Works is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM516. View the official record →
Machen Forge and Tinplate Works is a Post Medieval and Modern industrial site located in Wales, representing the development of metalworking production during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM516.
Machen Forge and Tinplate Works dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a water power system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Machen Forge and Tinplate Works 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 GM516.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Field Camp E Of Craig-Llywn (4.9 km), Castell Morgraig (6.3 km), Caerffili Mountain Shaft Mounds (6.3 km).
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