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The Site of Hirwaun Ironworks is a post-medieval and modern industrial ironworks located in Breconshire, Wales, that operated as part of the broader iron production expansion in South Wales during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The works represent the physical remains of iron smelting and processing operations that exploited the local availability of coal, iron ore, and water power characteristic of the industrial development of the Cynon Valley. Surviving structures and archaeological deposits at the site preserve evidence of furnaces, associated buildings, and infrastructure typical of the period's iron manufacturing economy. The designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects the archaeological and historical importance of the site in understanding the Post-Medieval and Modern industrial heritage of Wales.
Site of Hirwaun Ironworks is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR157. View the official record →
The Site of Hirwaun Ironworks is a post-medieval and modern industrial ironworks located in Breconshire, Wales, that operated as part of the broader iron production expansion in South Wales during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR157.
Site of Hirwaun 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.
Site of Hirwaun 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 BR157.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garn Bica (5.5 km), Castell Nos (5.7 km), Rhos-Gwawr cairn cemetery (6.6 km).
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