Scheduled MonumentsWalesRemains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry
Post Medieval/Modern · Dockyard

Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry

Wales
Cadw SAM GM445
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Dockyard
Broad class
Maritime
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry is a Post Medieval and Modern maritime structure located in Neath Port Talbot, Wales. The dock was constructed in the nineteenth century as part of the industrial development of the Neath and Swansea valleys, facilitating the export of coal, iron, and tinplate from the surrounding industrial hinterland. The surviving remains comprise elements of the dock infrastructure, which testify to the importance of water transport in the industrial economy of South Wales during the Victorian and later periods. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM445, recognising its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of Post Medieval and Modern industrial maritime activity.

Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM445. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry?

Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry is a Post Medieval and Modern maritime structure located in Neath Port Talbot, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM445.

What period does Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry date from?

Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a dockyard. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry?

Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry 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 GM445.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Ty-Isaf Camp (2.2 km), Ruins of St Baglan's Church (2.3 km), Plas Baglan (2.5 km).

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