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Neath Abbey Ironworks Dam is a Post Medieval and Modern period dam situated in Wales, constructed to serve the water supply and drainage requirements of the ironworks operations at Neath Abbey. The structure dates from the industrial expansion period when the Neath Valley became a centre of iron production, and represents the infrastructure necessary to support large-scale metal manufacturing processes that demanded substantial quantities of water for cooling and power generation. The dam's engineering reflects the practical hydraulic solutions developed during the transition from medieval to modern industrial activity in South Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site preserves evidence of the industrial heritage and technological capability of Post Medieval Wales.
Neath Abbey Ironworks Dam is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM395. View the official record →
Neath Abbey Ironworks Dam is a Post Medieval and Modern period dam situated in Wales, constructed to serve the water supply and drainage requirements of the ironworks operations at Neath Abbey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM395.
Neath Abbey Ironworks Dam dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a dam. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Neath Abbey Ironworks Dam 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 GM395.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry (5.3 km), Craig Ty-Isaf Camp (5.7 km), Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer (5.8 km).
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