Scheduled MonumentsWalesMachen Forge and Tinplate Works
Post Medieval/Modern · Water Power System

Machen Forge and Tinplate Works

Wales
Cadw SAM GM516
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Water Power System
Broad class
Water Supply and Drainage
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Machen Forge and Tinplate Works?

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.

What period does Machen Forge and Tinplate Works date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Machen Forge and Tinplate Works?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Machen Forge and Tinplate Works?

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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