Scheduled MonumentsWalesRemains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon
Post Medieval/Modern · Lock

Remains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon

Wales
Cadw SAM GM397
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Lock
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Remains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon is a post-medieval transport structure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM397. The site comprises the physical remains of a lock and associated dry dock, elements characteristic of canal or river navigation infrastructure developed during the industrial expansion of Wales. These structures date to the post-medieval or early modern period, reflecting investment in water-based transport systems that served the region's industrial economy. The remains survive as archaeological evidence of the engineering and commercial infrastructure that supported the movement of goods and materials during this period of industrial development.

Remains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM397. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon?

Remains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon is a post-medieval transport structure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM397. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM397.

What period does Remains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon date from?

Remains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a lock. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon?

Remains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon 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 GM397.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neath Abbey Ironworks Dam (8.8 km), Blaen-Cwmbach Earthwork (9.3 km), Neath Castle (9.6 km).

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