Scheduled MonumentsWalesMelin Mynach, Gorseinon
Post Medieval/Modern · Mill

Melin Mynach, Gorseinon

Wales
Cadw SAM GM501
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Mill
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Melin Mynach, Gorseinon is a post-medieval and modern industrial mill located in Gorseinon, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM501. The mill represents the industrial heritage of the Swansea Valley and its development during the post-medieval period as water-powered and later steam-powered mills became central to local economic activity. The site preserves evidence of the milling operations that characterised this part of Wales during the industrial era, reflecting the transition from traditional grain milling to the broader industrial landscape that transformed the region.

Melin Mynach, Gorseinon is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM501. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Melin Mynach, Gorseinon?

Melin Mynach, Gorseinon is a post-medieval and modern industrial mill located in Gorseinon, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM501. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM501.

What period does Melin Mynach, Gorseinon date from?

Melin Mynach, Gorseinon dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a mill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Melin Mynach, Gorseinon?

Melin Mynach, Gorseinon 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 GM501.

What other scheduled monuments are near Melin Mynach, Gorseinon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clyne Wood Colliery Steam Winding Machine (7.1 km), Ynys Pit & Leat (7.3 km), Clyne Valley Shaft Mounds (7.3 km).

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