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The Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton is a post-medieval blast furnace located in Wales, representing the industrial heritage of iron production in the region. The furnace dates from the period of industrial expansion in Wales, when ironworks were established to exploit local mineral resources and fuel supplies. The surviving structural remains illustrate the physical requirements of blast furnace technology, with evidence of the substantial masonry construction necessary to withstand the high temperatures of iron smelting operations. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site preserves an important example of Wales's role in the development of heavy industry during the post-medieval and early modern periods.
Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM265. View the official record →
The Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton is a post-medieval blast furnace located in Wales, representing the industrial heritage of iron production in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM265.
Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a blast furnace. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton 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 GM265.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down (5.4 km), Ogmore Castle (5.5 km), Corntown causewayed enclosure (6 km).
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