Scheduled MonumentsWalesRemains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton
Post Medieval/Modern · Blast Furnace

Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton

Wales
Cadw SAM GM265
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Blast Furnace
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton is a post-medieval industrial blast furnace located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM265. The furnace dates from the period of intensive iron production in Wales, reflecting the region's important role in Britain's industrial development during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The surviving remains preserve evidence of the technological and structural methods employed in blast furnace operation during this era, including elements of the furnace stack and associated ironworking infrastructure. This monument contributes to our understanding of Welsh industrial heritage and the landscape transformation brought about by the growth of heavy industry in the principality.

Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM265. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton?

The Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton is a post-medieval industrial blast furnace located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM265. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM265.

What period does Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of Iron Furnace Near Angleton?

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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