Scheduled MonumentsWalesRemains of Tondu Ironworks
Post Medieval/Modern · Ironworks

Remains of Tondu Ironworks

Wales
Cadw SAM GM433
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Ironworks
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tondu Ironworks is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in the Bridgend area of South Wales. The ironworks operated during the nineteenth century as part of the intensive industrial development of the South Wales valleys, reflecting the region's emergence as a major centre of iron production. The remains comprise structures and features associated with iron smelting and processing activities characteristic of the period. The site is now protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, preserving evidence of Wales's significant contribution to the industrial revolution.

Remains of Tondu Ironworks is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM433. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of Tondu Ironworks?

Tondu Ironworks is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in the Bridgend area of South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM433.

What period does Remains of Tondu Ironworks date from?

Remains of Tondu Ironworks dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a ironworks. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of Tondu Ironworks?

Remains of Tondu Ironworks 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 GM433.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of Tondu Ironworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Merthyr Mawr Churchyard Cross (7 km), Vervil Dyke (7 km), Candleston Castle (7.5 km).

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