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Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf is a post-medieval and modern maritime defence structure located in Rumney, Cardiff, Wales. The seawall forms part of the historical infrastructure associated with Rumney Great Wharf, which developed as a significant tidal landing place and commercial quay along the Taff estuary. The structure represents the engineering responses to tidal and fluvial management required to maintain and protect riverside commercial activity from the medieval period through to modern times. The seawall is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the care and guardianship of Cadw, reflecting its importance to the archaeological and maritime heritage of the Cardiff area.
Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM474. View the official record →
Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf is a post-medieval and modern maritime defence structure located in Rumney, Cardiff, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM474.
Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a seawall. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf 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 GM474.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caer Castell Camp (2.6 km), St Mellons Churchyard Cross (3.5 km), Pen y lan Roman Site (3.9 km).
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