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Merthyr Tramroad: Morlais Castle section is a post-medieval industrial tramroad located in Wales, forming part of the broader Merthyr Tramroad network that served the iron and coal industries of the region. The tramroad dates from the early nineteenth century and represents a significant phase in the development of industrial transport infrastructure, connecting mines and ironworks to distribution points. This particular section, designated as a scheduled monument under the Cadw register, preserves evidence of the engineered track bed and associated features characteristic of early tramroad construction. The tramroad exemplifies the technological innovations that facilitated the expansion of South Wales's industrial economy during the industrial revolution.
Merthyr Tramroad: Morlais Castle section is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM594. View the official record →
Merthyr Tramroad: Morlais Castle section is a post-medieval industrial tramroad located in Wales, forming part of the broader Merthyr Tramroad network that served the iron and coal industries of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM594.
Merthyr Tramroad: Morlais Castle section dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a tramroad. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Merthyr Tramroad: Morlais Castle section 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 GM594.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Graig-y-Gilfach round cairn and earthwork (6.5 km), Carn Castell y Meibion ring cairn (6.7 km), Merthyr Common Round Cairns (7.1 km).
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