Scheduled MonumentsWalesNewbridge Beam Engine
Post Medieval/Modern · Beam Engine

Newbridge Beam Engine

Wales
Cadw SAM GM457
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Beam Engine
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newbridge Beam Engine is a post-medieval industrial structure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM457. The engine represents the mechanical heritage of industrial Wales and exemplifies the beam engine technology that powered mining and manufacturing operations during the nineteenth century. As a surviving example of industrial machinery from this period, it remains significant for understanding the technological development and industrial practices of post-medieval Wales.

Newbridge Beam Engine is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM457. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newbridge Beam Engine?

Newbridge Beam Engine is a post-medieval industrial structure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM457. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM457.

What period does Newbridge Beam Engine date from?

Newbridge Beam Engine dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a beam engine. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Newbridge Beam Engine?

Newbridge Beam Engine 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 GM457.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newbridge Beam Engine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhiw Saeson Caerau (5.6 km), Llantrisant Castle (6.2 km), Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber (6.4 km).

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