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Post Medieval/Modern · Seawall

Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf

Wales
Cadw SAM GM474
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Seawall
Broad class
Maritime
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf is a Post Medieval to Modern maritime structure located in Rumney, Cardiff, Wales. The seawall represents the engineering works undertaken to manage tidal waters and protect the settlement's commercial interests along the Severn Estuary. Constructed during the period of intensive wharf development in the area, the structure survives as evidence of the hydraulic engineering practices employed in Welsh estuarine settlements. The site is formally protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw designation GM474, reflecting its significance to the understanding of Post Medieval maritime activity and infrastructure in South Wales.

Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM474. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf?

Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf is a Post Medieval to Modern maritime structure located in Rumney, Cardiff, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM474.

What period does Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Relict Seawall on Rumney Great Wharf?

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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