Scheduled MonumentsWalesRailway Transfer Dock at Welshpool
Post Medieval/Modern · Railway

Railway Transfer Dock at Welshpool

Wales
Cadw SAM MG254
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Railway
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Railway Transfer Dock at Welshpool is a Post-Medieval transport structure associated with the development of railway infrastructure in mid-Wales. The dock facilitated the transfer of goods between rail and canal transport, reflecting the integrated transport networks of the nineteenth century. Located at Welshpool, a significant market town in Powys, the structure represents the practical engineering solutions adopted during the period when railways were expanding across Wales and beginning to supersede earlier transport methods. The site is now designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, recognising its historical importance to understanding industrial and commercial development in the region.

Railway Transfer Dock at Welshpool is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG254. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Railway Transfer Dock at Welshpool?

Railway Transfer Dock at Welshpool is a Post-Medieval transport structure associated with the development of railway infrastructure in mid-Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG254.

What period does Railway Transfer Dock at Welshpool date from?

Railway Transfer Dock at Welshpool dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a railway. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Railway Transfer Dock at Welshpool?

Railway Transfer Dock at Welshpool 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 MG254.

What other scheduled monuments are near Railway Transfer Dock at Welshpool?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section from Cwm By-Road to Hem Road (7 km), Offa's Dyke: two sections running 400yds (370m) S of Camlad Stream Also in Powys: Wales (8.4 km), Offa's Dyke: section 2/3 mile (1170m) long, N from southern boundary of Rownal Covert (8.5 km).

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