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Post Medieval/Modern · Ironworks

Remains of Venallt Ironworks

Wales
Cadw SAM GM423
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Ironworks
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Remains of Venallt Ironworks is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM GM423). The ironworks represents the development of Wales's industrial heritage during the period when iron production became a significant economic activity in the region. The site retains physical evidence of iron smelting and processing infrastructure characteristic of Welsh ironworks of this era. The remains contribute to the archaeological record of Wales's transition to an industrial economy and the technological practices employed in ferrous metal production during the post-medieval period.

Remains of Venallt Ironworks is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM423. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of Venallt Ironworks?

The Remains of Venallt Ironworks is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM GM423). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM423.

What period does Remains of Venallt Ironworks date from?

Remains of Venallt 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 Venallt Ironworks?

Remains of Venallt 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 GM423.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of Venallt Ironworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Llydan Round Barrow (4.5 km), Carn Caglau cairn (4.5 km), Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook (5.6 km).

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